Rabies cases rise with two raccoons test positive in Aiken
Over two weeks two raccoons in the City of Aiken tested positive for rabies. Officer Jeff Wilson said an ill raccoon on Silver Bluff Road was captured and sent for testing, and a second raccoon found after a resident reported dogs attacking one was also positive. Veterinarians note upcoming rabies clinics at $5 per shot, and experts warn of possible spread to pets and people.
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Department of Health and Environmental Control
Wilson
Grace Avenue
Narian
Charlie Timmerman
Timmerman
Whit Gibbons
Gibbons
Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Cluttered Maple Street Home
About 25 firefighters responded to a 1:30 p.m. blaze at 723 Maple St in Aiken. Heavy fuel and stacked clothing blocked entry until the fire was knocked down, according to Sgt. Jake Mahoney of Aiken Public Safety. The report notes the residence was densely packed with items hindering early access.
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Aiken Public Safety
Maple St
Jake Mahoney
Karen
Duncan outlines budget cuts during Aiken visit
U S Rep Jeff Duncan R S C and other new GOP freshmen push to cut 100 billion in year one. He cites proposed reductions from 58 to 104 billion affecting Amtrak Rural Development NASA CDC and other programs while urging line item scrutiny to shrink the deficit.
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Jeff Duncan
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3Rd Congressional District
Aiken County
America
Duncan
Amtrak
NASA
Deaths and Funerals North Augusta notice
A North Augusta death notices page lists Anne T Andrews Geraldine V Hamilton Aiken James W Daniels Jr Warrenville Timothy T Jackson and Scotty Craig with funeral details and memorial arrangements published in the 6A section.
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Anne T. Andrews
Geraldine V. Hamilton
Aiken
James W. Daniels Jr
Warrenville
Timothy T. Jackson
Scott
Scotty” Craig
North Augusta
Battle of Aiken reenactment set for weekend at Confederate Park
The 2011 Battle of Aiken reenactment will run Friday through Sunday at Confederate Park 1210 Powell Pond Road with gates 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Special guests include portrayals of Mrs. Jefferson Davis and Gen. Robert E. Lee, along with programs, tours, demonstrations, and a Sunday church service. Tickets range from free for under five to $10 for ages 13 and up.
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Confederate Park
Powell Pond Road
Ges
Maurice
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Joan Howard
David Challas
Wayne Jones
Battle of
White Pond
Montmorenci
Aiken
Jones
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