Greenville to drop abortion protest trespass cases
Greenville city attorney plans to dismiss the remaining 31 protest trespass cases against demonstrators who blocked entrances to Palmetto State Medical Center. Most had been tried with mixed outcomes, but federal injunctions now bar further prosecutions. Attorneys disagree on whether any retry is warranted, citing court orders and costs to taxpayers.
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Correction of mislocated photo in Tuesday edition
The Aiken Standard regrets an error stating a horse and rider photo was taken at the Aiken Training Track instead of the correct location.
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Escapees Captured Near Johnston After Weekend Jail Break
Two men, Francs McIlaghy and Richard Estep, escaped the Aiken County Detention Center Saturday and were found hiding in woods behind Riegel Textile Co. near Johnston. They were wearing only prison-issue undergarments. officers from Edgefield County Sherff Department captured them around 6:50 p.m. The pair face new charges including willful injury to a jail and escape, on top of existing counts.
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Richland Sheriff Refuses to Resign Amid Slur Controversy
Richland County Sheriff Allen Sloan vows to continue enforcing laws for all people despite criticism over a racial slur quote. At a news conference he apologizes for anything that may have been said and minutes later backs a community liaison to improve black relations. Eleven black leaders stand with Sloan as he defends his administration and maintains no changes to his stance or staff plans.
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Fire Death From Kerosen e Heater in Ai ken County
An elderly Ai ken County man, 74, died Monday night when a kerosene heater in his bedroom caught fire. Inspector Pete Frommer linked the death to a pattern of recent house fires caused by auxiliary heaters, urging smoke detectors to prevent further fatalities.
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Fire Marshall Offers Heating Safety Tips
Fire Marshal warns residents about heating safety advising against placing combustible liquids on fires and stressing proper wood stove installation and functional smoke detectors. Officials urge households to know escape routes and to practice a fire escape plan regularly.
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Free smoke detectors offered by Aiken on Aging program
The Aiken on Aging offers free smoke detectors. An office on Morgan Street accepts applications for a detector. In some cases volunteers assist with installation. The program owner declares detectors save lives and can be life saving gifts.
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Flu outbreak in Aiken County ranks among worst in years
Local doctors report a severe flu surge across Aiken County with high fevers up to 104 degrees and widespread body aches. Physicians, including Dr. Ray Vaughters and Dr. Steve Szymowski, urge rapid medical care and emphasize vaccination, especially for elderly and chronically ill residents.
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