West Nile virus cases rise in state with 241 across 22 states
Four human West Nile cases are confirmed in South Carolina none in Aiken County. A Charleston donor woman tested positive June 27 and three middle aged men in Orangeburg Lexington and Richland counties followed last week. CDC notes milder winter and hotter summer aid mosquito breeding.
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Public Help Sought to Track West Nile Birds
The public can help SCD HEC monitor West Nile virus by reporting freshly dead crows blue jays house finches and house sparrows through November. Do not submit birds with trauma or decay and use gloves or a bag to handle them. If not delivered within 24 to 36 hours, freeze the carcass and contact DHEC at 896-3802.
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West Nile detected in multiple species in South Carolina
The CDC urges weekly water changes in pet dishes and bird baths and says four human cases this season are joined by West Nile findings in a dead crow a horse and a mosquito pool in South Carolina.
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Aiken FCCLA members shine at national conference
Aiken High and Wagener Salley students excel at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando Florida. Alyssa Brewe served as FCCLA vice president for membership while classmates earned gold and silver medals in culinary arts and hospitality.
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Wagener-Salley High School
Charity Bynum
Alexis Brewe
Alyssa
Kaylee Heath
Bria Nipper
DeMarcus Chestnut
Devantai Pope
Chris Ford
Peyton Simmons
Martha Williams
Ashton Winfield
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Hearing Scheduled for Former Saluda Sheriff Booth
A hearing in the matter of former Saluda County Sheriff Jason Booth is set at the Aiken County Judicial Center today at 10 a.m. Judge Dovet A. Early III will preside. Booth was indicted in June on a charge of misconduct in office and resigned the same day.
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Community groups announce August meetings in Aiken area
The Aiken Sewing Guild CSRA chapter gathers August 13 at 10 a.m. in Harbor’s community room for a sewing to help the community session. The Aiken Newcomers' Club meets August 14 with registration at 11 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s Walk kickoff event set August 16 at Ruby Tuesday 4 to 6 p.m. Korean War Veterans meet August 17 at Bath United Methodist Church 1:30 p.m. For details call the given numbers.
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Chase
Silver Bluff Road
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Alzheimer’s Association
Ruby Tuesday
Whiskey Road
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Harold F. Adkison
Korean War Veterans Association
Fellowship Hall
Bath United Methodist Church
Maple St
Bath
Aiken County knew of 2007 land deed to Montmorenci fire dept
Questions arose on whether county officials were aware land had been deeded in 2007 to the Montmorenci fire department for a new joint fire and EMS station. An Aiken Standard article from five years earlier confirms council awareness.
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Nick Concord
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Kathy Rawls
Oakwood-Windsor
Janice Kitchings
Ronnie Young
Gary Bunker
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