Flu remedies surge in stores as demand climbs
Drug stores report a 46 percent rise in over the counter flu products over five weeks versus 2002. Walgreen and Wal-Mart note higher flu drug sales but offer no figures. Tamiflu and FluMist see increased prescription activity, while shortages and greater inquiries persist. Taos pharmacist says customer questions doubled in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasa Perhanian
Walgreen Drug Stores
Wal-Mart
Jake Mossman
A Taos, N.M
Ben
New York City
Is it the flu or a common cold this season
The text contrasts common cold and influenza symptoms, noting onset timing and progression, with runny nose and hacking cough for colds and high fever and muscle aches for flu. It cites CDC and ACP as sources and mentions a deli basket anecdote about chicken soup and a pharmacist spouse.
Delayed 450th Gets Five Extra Days Home
Soldiers from the 450th Reserve Center on Whiskey Road prepare for redeployment to Ft. Stewart in three convoys after vehicles are moved and non street legal units are sent ahead. Sgt. First Class Samuel Levester of Augusta voices mixed emotions about leaving as duties shift to Ft. Jackson and Ft. Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Reserve Center
Whiskey Road
Ft. Stewart
Ft. Jackon
Ft. Gordon
Samuel Levester
Augusta
Levester
John Moore
jmoore @aikenstandard.com
Supreme Court Overturns GM Verdict in Alabama Case
Alabama Supreme Court reverses an $82 million verdict against General Motors for a 1999 crash that injured 12 year old Jeffrey Jernigan. The ruling cites improper juror exclusion related to an attorney’s relatives and orders a new trial, while upholding questions of design defect.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Supreme Court
General Motors
Supreme Court
Jeffrey Jernigan
Jeffrey
Christmas Homes Tour and Holiday Events Around Town
The Aiken Choral Society hosts its 15th Annual Holiday Homes Tour from 4 to 7 p.m with maps at The Lion Pony beginning 3:30 p.m. Tickets are 10 and sold at multiple local outlets. Jackson's Fourth Annual Christmas Tour runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with homes listed and tickets 10 at five houses. Hopelands Gardens lights show runs 6 to 9 p.m. tonight through Dec 27 with free admission and shuttle service. The USCA Masterworks Chorale performs Handel's Messiah at 8 p.m. in Etherredge Center with Augusta Symphony members. tickets 10 adults 5 students.
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Aiken Choral Society
Lion Pony
York St. SE
Greater Aiken
Jackson
Jackson First Alert
Richard and
Kela Johnson
Scott
Susan Hyer
Carolyn Zimmerman
Frank
Delores Barker
Perry
Marcia Corbett
Juanita Scott
Hopelands
Hopelands Gardens
Whiskey Road
Goodwill
Winn Dixie
Usca Masterworks Chorale
G.F Handel
Etherredge Center
Augusta Symphony
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American College of Physicians
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Deli
Jay Parker
Parker
Phillip Rawls
Associated Press
Iran
Askenstandard.com
Meybohm Realtors
Imoore
Aikenstandard.com
Iken City OF
Aiken, SC
Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Aiken
South Carolina
Wlorp
Silver Bluff Bulldogs
Aiken High Hornets
Ith
Aiken Thoroughbreds
Whiskey Rd
Puke
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