Local woman seeks new CF treatments in UNC effort
Jen, a 44 year old cystic fibrosis patient, faces declining lung function and uses 24 hour oxygen. Her husband Pete Eisenmann recalls her courage as the couple prepares to move to UNC Cystic Fibrosis Center for expanded care and potential eligibility for a double lung transplant.
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University of North Carolina
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Aiken County School Board Sets Goals for 2015
Stewardship construction and communication top the board’s aims as the new year begins. Members emphasize involving parents in schools and improving student education through active outreach and programs. The board urges parental contact with schools to boost student achievement.
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Aiken County
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School Board Aims High on 2015 Funding Reforms
School board members discuss long sought funding for new facilities and equitable education finance. They envision finishing North Augusta High and Aiken High designs within three years, involving parents and educators, and advancing Leavelle McCampbell Middle School while navigating a statewide funding revision and a new state superintendent.
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Jen Eisenmann’s GoFundMe Aids CF Battle Moving to UNC Center
Friends of Jen Eisenmann and her husband Pete organize an online fundraiser to cover medical and travel costs as Jen, a 44 year old cystic fibrosis patient, relocates to UNC Cystic Fibrosis Center for enhanced treatment and a possible double lung transplant. Donors may visit GoFundMe and click Donate Now to help reach a $15,000 goal, with appreciation for any further support.
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Flu on rise in Aiken reports show rising cases
State health figures indicate widespread flu activity across 33 states including South Carolina. Aiken County leads with 30 lab-confirmed cases for Dec 21 27, the highest in the state that week. statewide deaths reach 20 since Sept 28.
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Aiken High grad returns with poetry collection
Aiken High School graduate comes back to her alma mater and publishes a book of poetry titled Living on the Go. The news notes the local reception and ties to the 1C General offices.
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Aiken High School
Weather outlook with clouds and midrange temps
A cloudy five day forecast indicates a chance of rain with daytime highs near 57 and nights around 56 degrees. Expect mild, unsettled conditions with variable showers possible across the period.
Area Deaths and Funerals 6A
Obituary list notes multiple deaths including Andrew Andy Anderson Monette Audrey Lee Quarles Joginder Singh Bhutani Patricia Williams Freddie Schiele Ronald Hunnicutt Shirley Johnston Tyler Joseph Cook with locations Monette Aiken Augusta and Wagener Summerville North Augusta and Augusta Georgia listing area funeral notices and services in 6A section.
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Andrew
Andy” Anderson
Monette
Audrey Lee Quarles
Aiken Joginder Singh Bhutani
Evans
Patricia Williams
Aiken
Freddie Schiele
Ronald Hunnicutt
Wagener
Summerville
Shirley Johnston
Augusta
Tyler Joseph Cook
North Augusta
Graniteville chlorine disaster 2005 remembered in Aiken
The Graniteville train collision in 2005 killed nine and spilled 60 tons of chlorine. Aiken Standard marks the anniversary with first hand accounts, a memorial service, and a look at the town’s post disaster era including health issues and NS lawsuits.
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Graniteville
Aiken Standard
Graniteville Brownfield Project
Usc Aiken
Nina J. Nichfer
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