USDA cracks down on soring of Walking Horses
The USDA APHIS will use gas chromatography mass spectrometry to detect soring in Tennessee Walking Horses. Unannounced inspections will occur at horse shows to enforce the Horse Protection Act, with samples sent to Ames Iowa for analysis. Authorities say the measure aims to eliminate soring and ensure compliance.
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Darby Holladay
APHIS
Gerald Pediga
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders
Holladay
National Veterinary Services Laboratory
Ames
Iowa
Shelbyville
Tenn
Burglary Suspect Sought After Home Invasion
Jackson police seek a black male in his early 20s who forced his way into a Main Street home and assaulted a resident. The victim was grabbed around the throat and shoved during the incident on Wednesday. No items were reported missing. Aiken Bloodhound Team aided the search. Call (803) 471 2227 with tips.
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Jackson
Aiken
Newborn Tests Positive for Cocaine at Local Hospital
Sheriff reports indicate a newborn tested positive for cocaine at birth and the mother, a 26 year old Barnwell Road resident, also tested positive. Deputies say she admitted using the drug in her third trimester. Case remains under investigation.
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Barnwell Road
Oriental Rug Cleaning and Repair Services Ad
Iran Rug Co offers cleaning repair padding and moth proof wrapping for area rugs. Contact 706 736 2551 or visit www iranrugsincels4s com for appraisals and service details.
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Iran Rug Co
Golden Harvest expands Aiken warehouse with 3000 additional space
Golden Harvest Food Bank dedicates 3000 extra square feet at its Aiken Warehouse bringing total size to 16000 and adding first forklift accessible frozen storage. The expansion was funded by Feed the People Campaign proceeds, private donations, and a $149000 HUD grant with praise for Rep. Gresham Barrett as a public private partnership. The facility serves six counties and aims to push annual food distribution beyond two million pounds while a diesel generator supports continued operations during outages.
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Golden Harvest Food Bank
Aiken
Michael Firmin
Firmin
South Carolina
Feed the People
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Gresham Barrett
Barrett
Marsh
Aiken County
UPS
Gregg Graniteville Foundation
John Moore
Rusty Marsh
Rep
Richard Smith
David Jameson
Greater
Aiken NAACP Silver Anniversary Freedom Fund Banquet
The Aiken NAACP branch hosts a Silver Anniversary banquet at USC Aiken tonight at 7 p.m. Dr. Andrew Sorensen will give the keynote. Bill Pinckney and the Original Drifters provide entertainment at the Business and Education building gym. Tickets are 40 dollars. Retired educators will be honored.
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Aiken
NAACP
Freedom Fund
USC Aiken
University of South Carolina
Andrew Sorensen
Bill Pinckney
Drifters
CPR Recertification Course Offered This Saturday
Last day to register for a one day CPR recertification class by the American Red Cross. The 8 a.m. session Saturday at the Laurens Street chapter house is open to holders of a certification under three years old. Fees are 50 dollars with supplies, 60 dollars without. Call 641-4152 to register.
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Red Cross
Laurens Street
Aiken County
The
American Red Cross
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