Aiken Prepares for Mass Casualty Disaster Response
Aiken County readies for worst case events including biological threats and radiation fears. The Red Cross shelter and CDC medical supply distribution will be at South Aiken High School with RN staff and a medical advisor. Doctor oversight ensures basic care while serious cases transfer to hospitals via ambulance.
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Aiken
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McVee Death Warrant Sealed For Friday Execution
Jerry Bidwell McVee, condemned for the 1991 killing of Aiken store clerk John Perry, is slated for execution by lethal injection in Columbia Friday. Wade Scott testified McVee was the triggerman in Perry’s murder and in a later shooting of David Wills. Scott received life in prison after pleading guilty.
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Columbia
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Henry Floyd
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Mickelson wins Masters in dramatic final putt
Phil Mickelson defeats Ernie Els by one shot to capture the 68th Masters at Augusta National. He seals victory with an 18-foot birdie on the final hole, posting 9 under 279 and earning 1.17 million from a 6.3 million purse.
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Mickelson Upsets Masters Field in Historic Victory
Phil Mickelson clinched his first major title at Augusta National as a dramatic back nine surge stunned rivals. Scores, bold birdies on the final holes, and comparisons to Nicklaus frame a pivotal Masters moment.
Memo to Bush on 2001 threats stirs alarm debate
Debate over the Aug 6 2001 briefing memo reveals Bush read May 2001 intelligence showing U S plots at home and Osama bin Laden intent. Bush says no attack details. McCain says the memo should have sounded a stronger alarm. Rice defends pre 9 11 assessments as overseas focused.
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