Pregnant Augusta nurse found murdered in Edgefield County
Tamara Dunstan a 29 year old pediatric nurse three months pregnant was found buried in a shallow grave in Sumter National Forest after being abducted during a burglary. Ronald Burke 25 former boyfriend of the victim's sister was arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping after leading authorities to the body. The case remains under autopsy review.
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Ronald Francis Burke
Wrightsboro Road
Tamara Dunstan
Quail Run Road
Sumter National Forest
Richmond County Sheriff’s Department
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Dunstan
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
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Danny Craig
Edgefield County
Adel Dobey
Aiken Driving Club Hosts Spring Pleasure Show at Black Forest
Marianne Berst towed her horse and buggy to Banks Mill Road as Aiken Driving Club wrapped its Spring Pleasure Show at Black Forest Equestrian Center. President Mel Goble praised a smooth weekend, ample 500 acre grounds, easy parking, and out-of-town stables with hopes to return next year as about 100 spectators attended over two days.
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Aiken Driving Club
Marianne Berst
Wagener
Berst
Corbett Middle School
Black Forest
Banks Mill Road
Mel Goble
Goble
Surviving Against Odds The Offer’s Second Chance
Offer, son of Belmont winner Conquistador Cielo, battled leg injuries and lameness after arriving in Aiken for training. Local trainer Steward Leadley Brown and Barbara Dane fostered the spirited colt, nicknamed Sidney, as they helped him persevere toward recovery and survival.
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Offer
Lexington
Conquistador Cielo
Aiken
Steward Leadley-Brown
Sidney
Sid Viscious
Leadley-Brown
Barbara Dane
Bremer Says Iraq Won't Be Ready for Handover
L Paul Bremer, top U S administrator in Iraq, warned Sunday that Iraqi security forces will not be ready to protect the country from insurgents by the June 30 power handover. His blunt assessment underscores the case for a continued heavy U S troop presence after an Iraqi government takes over. The comments come amid a weekend of renewed fighting and push April U S troop deaths to 99.
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Iraq
U.S
L. Paul Bremer
Spain withdraws from Iraq under new prime minister
The report notes Spain plans an abrupt pullout from Iraq under its new prime minister while military officials acknowledge Iraqi forces will struggle to take over security duties. Bremer cites the month as exposing deep problems in Iraqi security forces amid ongoing fighting.
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Spain
Iraq
Weeklong tribute honors unsung medical laboratory heroes
Aiken Regional Medical Center marks National Medical Laboratory Week recognizing 65 medical technologists in its laboratory. Lab manager Terri Arrington notes the staff provide quick, accurate test results for physicians and patients, highlighting the profession’s value.
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Ginny Southworth
Pat Radford
Aiken
Rcal Laboratory
Radford
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Terri Arrington
National Medical Laboratory
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