Rabies vaccines debated as pet owners skip clinics
Experts warn flu and polio vaccines show failures yet remain effective for most. Rabies cases rise when owners skip spring DHEC clinics, with Dr. G W Rauton noting many pets are vaccines at private offices instead. Clinics cost about three dollars per pet, versus five at a private practice.
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G.W
Bill) Rauton III
Johnston
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
DHEC
Dr. Rauton
Edgefield
Saluda
Rauton
New Committee Forms PAC To Influence Horse Ordinance
The EQUIPAC formation follows a Planning Commission meeting on a conditional use ordinance for horses. Organizers aim for proactive action, monitor related historic preservation rules, and emphasize broad input while facing local opposition about divisiveness and political mobilization before November elections.
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Edwin C. Evans
PAC
Planning Commission
Equipac
Mrrs
Walker
Nelson Eyes Goals as New North Augusta Chamber Leader
Nelson, a 15 year Greater North Augusta Chamber member and former vice president for public affairs, outlines aims including seminars for small business, roadside cleanup with county and city help, and securing a new Executive Director amid 65 applicants. He also seeks stronger ties with the Greater Aiken Chamber, Aiken County government, and North Augusta government.
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Nelson
Greater North Augusta Chamber
Transportation Committee
North Augusta
Greater Aiken
Vet Office Seeks Pet Inoculations Against Rabies and More
A veterinary clinic urges pet owners to vaccinate against rabies and other diseases, highlighting preventive care to protect animals and the community. The message stresses timely shots for cats and dogs and ongoing health checks with licensed veterinarians.
DHEC Supports SRP Monitoring Amid Environmental Talks
DHEC official R Kim Cauthen told Sunrise Rotary Club that environmental concerns at the Savannah River Plant date to the 1970s and are not new. He cited groundwater contamination, hot water discharge and radiation levels as monitored issues with no risk to the public, noting weekly site visits and monthly plume sampling while defending SRP safety.
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S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Savannah River
Lower Savannah
DHEC
R. Kim Cauthen
Aiken’ Sunrise Rotary Club
SRP
Environmental Protection Department of
Cauthen
Rotarians
du Pont
Greenville Sheriff Dept Sets State Accreditation Lead
The department nears state accreditation with final stamp expected by fiscal year end. Greenville is currently the only accredited agency in South Carolina, as Aiken and Charleston compete for a second. About 14 or 15 agencies statewide are in various accreditation stages. The sheriff notes improved response time, current about 11 minutes, aiming for five to six minutes.
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America
Greenville
Aiken Department of Public Safety
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Aiken Women's Heart Board
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USC Aiken
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Gum Branch Farm
W. Cothran Campbell
Dogwood Stable
Robert L. Morgan
DOE
Alan Corey
Maurice M. Williams
Dhecperiment
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Gary D. Coxon
Riker Sunrise Rotary Club
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