County to provide ambulance aid amid Medicare denial
County official Shepherd said nursing home patients face late hour emergencies and a 6 PM to 2 AM ambulance slot will be set while a permanent fix is sought. He noted about 40 late calls monthly and a Palmetto Ambulance service cutback due to Medicare denial, pledging state and federal help to ensure round the clock transport for nearly a dozen facilities.
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Ford halts plants to reclaim tires for recalls
Ford pauses operations at three plants in Minnesota New Jersey and Missouri to reclaim 70,000 tires for replacement on Explorer Mountaineer Ranger models amid a Firestone recall. Ford plans to cut about 25,000 vehicles production while 6,000 workers stay paid. A safety group seeks broader recalls and Ford and Bridgestone/Firestone face a lawsuit.
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Mock explosives shut Martha's Vineyard Airport after luggage event
Four suspicious luggage pieces at Martha's Vineyard Airport contained a mock explosive used for training. State police said the imitation bomb appeared very real and prompted evacuation and terminal closure from Monday night until about 2 a.m. An investigation is ongoing to determine how it ended up in the terminal.
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Public affairs spokesman notes ongoing probe into Carpenter slaying
The teen slaying case has seen extensive interviewing by the department as spokesman Courtney stated investigators are gathering many interviews since Miss Carpenter was found dead on August 4. The report remains skimpy on details but cites internal bleeding and lack of oxygen as causes while officials caution against discussing specifics or naming those questioned.
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Aiken Playhouse Plans Downtown Move in 2002 Season
The Aiken Playhouse will relocate to downtown in fall 2002 with a summer 2001 affiliation opening in the Washington Government lobby. This partnership boosts visibility and signals a homecoming to the city after 50 seasons. The troupe first performed George Washington Slept Here in 1952 downtown.
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H&R Block Teaches Tax Law Changes In Augusta Area
Thousands enroll in an H&R Block income tax reparation course starting September 11 12 and 16 with morning and evening sessions at multiple Augusta and Aiken locations. The program covers new tax law changes and their impact and includes textbooks supplies and tax forms. Certificates and continuing education units offered.
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