Six COVID deaths in Aiken County raise county toll
DHEC confirms six residents died from COVID-19 in Aiken County between December 17 and 23. The agency also lists 68 new county cases and notes hospital occupancy at 845 percent with 24 beds open and 131 in use. A free saliva testing site at USC Aiken Convocation Center operates Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday, with additional testing at 8:30 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
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South Carolina
DHEC
Usc Aiken
Convocation Center
Downtown Aiken shoppers heed post Christmas deals
In downtown Aiken on Saturday shoppers flocked to Ginger Bee Boutique and Aiken Antique Mall for post holiday sales. Brooke Thomas, owner of Ginger Bee Boutique, reported a steady day as she reflected on opening in July and overcoming COVID setbacks. Virginia Wayt of Aiken Antique Mall noted higher customer flow with sales varying by vendor and praised supporting small businesses over large corporations.
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Dovetown Aiken
Ginger Bee Boutique
Thomas
USC Aiken
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COVID
Aiken Antique Mall
Virginia Wayt
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Wayt
Aiken
Aiken County COVID Cases and Deaths Report
Aiken County reports 208 coronavirus cases and 113 deaths as of December 27. South Carolina totals reach 266,678 cases and 4,736 deaths.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Virus detecting dogs to pilot at Benton House communities
Benton House Senior Living partners with Canine Assistants to place COVID-19 detecting dogs in five Atlanta area communities. Trials run weeks before year end with dogs living on site to supplement existing testing, aiming to expand to additional states and health concerns.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Miike Allard
Allard
Canine Assistants
Jennifer Arnold
U.S
Arald
Mersa
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