Gas leak at J D Lever Elementary prompts hospital visit
About 50 children and three staff members were treated at Aiken Regional Medical Centers after a gas or chemical exposure at J D Lever Elementary. Staff described a Level 3 disaster with rapid hospital response and coordinated care as parents feared for their kids.
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School Officials Monitor Gas Issue At Elementary School
District superintendent Dr. Joseph Brooks says the gas source remains unidentified and likely a one-time incident. DHEC and maintenance crews will inspect the building Monday morning to decide if it is safe for students. Arrangements are in place for another location to provide meals if needed.
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Teens Under Fire program offers alternatives to juvenile sanctions
Statists show teen offender filings from 1991 to 1994 fluctuating around the state average for violent crimes. The juvenile arbitration system may refer offenders to counsel, while programs like Teens Under Fire at Aiken Regional Medical Centers expose youths to real consequences of violence through videos, morgue visits, and trauma stories. Community groups push after school activities and youth leadership programs to deter street violence.
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Nicole Brown Simpsons Sister Spokeswoman Share Family Story
Brown, resembling Nicole’s sister, has become a family spokeswoman as she tells the story on talk shows before testimony. Earlier Friday neighbors said they saw a man outside their home late at night and called police. Carl Colby described recognizing OJ Simpson moments after the 911 call.
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