Public safety buys LIFEPAK 500 defibrillators for patrol cars
The LIFEPAK 500 defibrillator will guide officers through rescue steps via video and audio, analyze vital functions, and perform shocks or CPR as needed. Built in modem sends medical data to dispatch, aiding EMS. Eight devices planned for patrol use. training and updated procedures urged for citizens to learn CPR.
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Chocolate Lover's Dream Come True Day at Plum Pudding
Plum Pudding in downtown Aiken hosts a special Valentine event titled Chocolate Lover's Dream Come True Day. Ramey says the idea treats chocolate lovers with a guilt free indulgence and supporters the local community with a fun experience at Laurens Street and Richland Avenue. For details call 648-2744.
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Civil War authors to gather at USCA Aiken symposium
Civil War authors gather at USC Aiken for a symposium Saturday February 15 at 10 a.m. James J. Baldwin III discusses The Struck Eagle about his ancestors from Edisto Island and The Citadel. Gordon Sullivan opens the session. participants’ books are sold locally.
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North Augusta to hire firm over TIF district clash
North Augusta will hire Sinkler & Boyd to oppose Aiken County Board of Education in a lawsuit over the citys Tax Increment Financing District along the Savannah River. The TIF funds future property and growth revenues for a 15 year development plan.
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Grovetown man arrested in two area robberies
Grovetown Georgia 36 year old Bruce Allen Davidson was arrested Monday on two counts of strong arm robbery in connections to the January 4 Depot Food Store Warrenville and January 5 Golden Pantry on Jefferson Davis Highway robberies. He allegedly walked behind the counter ordered cash and left with cash and in one case two packs of cigarettes. Davidson is jailed at the Law Enforcement Center in Augusta.
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Press memos and public records debated in court
The newspaper attorney argued the media must seek facts, as memos were created at taxpayer expense. Hudson said examining reports in order helps editors detect patterns of abusive behavior. Plebones cited internal conflicts in some notes. The judge noted the newspaper bias against Chief Busbee was not a factor for the court.
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Talk to the Animals That Show Up Uninvited
A Lancaster family recalls uninvited creatures invading their home. A two foot python alarmed residents prompting police, while earlier, flying squirrels in the attic disrupted sleep, prompting live traps and eventual relocation to a neighbor’s yard. The squirrels repeatedly returned.
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Mike's Life by Michael W. Gibbons Quirindongos describe wildlife misadventures
The narrator recalls chaotic encounters with wildlife at home including flying squirrels in the attic and chimney, a baby squirrel in a stove fan, an owl in the living room, and a leopard in the dining room. Dogs flee and a modified AK-47 ends the owl episode, ending with a humorous reflection on keeping wildlife at bay.
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March of Dimes Walk Aims to Help Babies in May
Vanessa Steiner, chair of the Walk merica campaign, cites March of Dimes work from polio vaccine to PKU newborn screening and NICU care. She urges Aiken residents to join the May 3 event to raise funds and support continued infant health efforts.
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