Graham hails House pass of human cloning ban
Rep Lindsey Graham says the House passage of legislation banning human cloning advances a ban supported by President Bush who vows to sign. Graham cites 1997 National Bioethics Advisory Commission concerns over low efficiency and high risk of abnormal offspring. The senator warns of dangers and social harms from cloning.
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Aiken County to Fill Eight Teaching Positions Before School Starts
With less than two weeks until the new school year, Aiken County public schools still have eight teaching vacancies. Ginny Murphy, personnel manager, says the district is hiring with interviews ongoing all week and credits incentives and new starting salaries for the surge. School begins August 14. the district employs about 1,700 certified staff.
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Burglary Damages Monetta Residence On Three Notch Road
Aiken County deputies report a burglary at a Monetta home on Three Notch Road. The window was forced, an air conditioner removed, and all windows broken with blinds torn. personal items including clothes and infant toys were allegedly stolen. The suspect is described as a Gaston resident.
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Turno earns Educator of the Year honor for fire education work
Aiken Public Safety cadet Turno receives the Educator of the Year Award from the South Carolina Firemen's Association at the state convention. He has led fire safety programs for thousands of children, developed statewide curricula, and directed youth outreach through Freddie the Fireless Feline and Fire Camp initiatives.
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Red” Spillers
South Carolina
Aiken Public Safety
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Fire Service
Department of Transportation
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Aiken
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Can Do
Charleston
University of South Carolina
National Fire Academy
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Hanahan
Lake City
Williamsburg County
Aiken Office Supply Reopens Park Avenue Store
Aiken Office Supply restored its Park Avenue location after moving to the south side years ago. Betty Sharp, longtime manager, notes strong customer demand and convenience for older customers, with the store offering the same products as the Whiskey Road location.
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Aiken man held off police five hours ordered to mental treatment
Joe Daniel Floyd, 58, was found not competent to stand trial on an assault and battery with intent to kill charge after allegedly shooting at a drug courier's vehicle. Judge James C. Williams ordered he undergo further mental health treatment in a state hospital. Floyd resisted arrest, prompting tear gas deployment and police involvement.
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Aiken Drug Co
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Aiken
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Judge orders probate care after psychotic break in Floyd case
The prosecutor read a state hospital report describing Floyd as psychotic with dementia. The judge ruled Floyd is not competent to stand trial now or in the foreseeable future and will return the case to probate court for care. The incident followed a confrontation with a drug delivery driver over prescription refills.
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