Council member’s kidney transplant boosts local politics
Willar Hightower, Aiken County councilman, is recovering after receiving a kidney donated by his daughter. Ronnie Young says Hightower is in high spirits at MCGeorgia hospital and hopes to go home early next week. He notes improving transplant success amid organ shortages.
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Tanker spills chemical on Main Street in Graniteville
A tanker truck toppled on Main Street spilling a liquid that prompted evacuations and Hazmat response. Crews identified the chemical as sodium hydrosulfite and used dirt to block runoff while residents sought refuge at the local fire station.
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Aiken man says UN inspectors deserve time on Iraq mission
Robert Marek of Aiken a former UN weapons inspector from 1996 to 2001 argues inspectors need about six months to complete their work amid U.S. pressure for action on Iraq. He notes the laborious process and urges trust in inspectors while recalling past deployment to Iraq and his Navy nuclear refueling background. See WEAPONS, Page 4.
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Rising gas prices push state agencies to watch budgets
Agencies monitor fuel costs as prices jump from 1.47 to 1.54 per gallon in three days. City and state officials say they must keep essential services running while trimming expenses, with public works vehicles and sanitation trucks continuing operations amid higher fuel costs.
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