DHEC orders silence on Beasley condom ban response
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control told staff to refrain from commenting on Gov Beasley’s request to stop giving out free condoms at county clinics and to refer calls to the agency office. The move followed Beasley’s statement that he was unaware of the program and urged the board to review it.
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DHEC
Ban Columbia
State Health Department
David Beasley
Thom Berry
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Beasley
Obituary notices list several deaths in multiple cities
Alberta C. Brown of Williston Thomas R. Ergle of Graniteville Florie B. Eubanks of St Augustine Fla Annie Hammonds of Graniteville Dorothy Herrin of Johnston Ulysses Phillips of Wagener Joe Reynolds of North Augusta all named in local death notices.
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Alberta C. Brown
Williston
Thomas R. Ergle
Graniteville
Florie
B. Eubanks
St. Augustine
Fla
Annie 8. Hammonds
Dorothy Herrin
Johnston
Ulysses Phillips
Wagener
Joe Reynolds
North Augusta
Ohio Lottery Draws Friday Result Summary
Friday drawing numbers show Cash 486 and Fantasy 6 13 17 22 26 33. The Big Game numbers were 411 33 35 43. Big Money Bal items include 21.
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Cash
Judge sets hearing in Barnwell County on video poker case
Circuit Judge Costa M. Ple icones ordered local governments and video poker owners to submit defense orders and be ready for another hearing. He scheduled a 1 p.m. meeting on January 28 in Barnwell County and signaled a ruling likely against local government. He noted a weekend session was possible but ruled out Super Bowl Sunday.
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Costa M. Pleicones
Pleicones
Barnwell County Court
Gover
Video poker case heard in special hearing
Ple tions heard comments on a writ of mandamus against Aiken County and an injunction against the cities of Aiken and North Augusta. The judge will rule after reviewing memorandums and records from the ongoing video poker dispute, with Columbia lawyers seeking permits and blocking zoning barriers for the machines.
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Pleiones
Aiken County
Aiken
North Angus
Columbia
Richard Harpoothan
James Griffin
Harpootlian and Griffin
Jimmy Martin
Great Games
Bo Glover
Connell Amusement Co
Larry
Excellence highlighted at Greater Aiken Chamber banquet
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce honored three individuals and a business leader at its annual banquet. Natalie Miller was named Youth of the Year, Mac McClearen Men of the Year, Rosamond McDuffie Woman of the Year, and Sam Erb was named Business Person of the Year. Miller, a Silver Bluff High student active in NHS and BETA, said she serves others to help.
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Greater Aiken
Natalie Miller
Mac
McClearen
Rosamond McDuffie
Sam Erb
Miss Miller
Silver Bluff High
Miller
Insurance negotiations stall as doctors leave Blue Cross PPC
Blue Cross Blue Shield of S C faces an impasse with the Aiken PHO and dozens of doctors over fee schedules. About 46 physicians have terminated PPC participation, affecting nearly 8 000 customers in Aiken Edgefield and Barnwell with higher visit costs likely from February. Representatives say talks stalled over reimbursement rates and pay scales.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
S.C
Aiken
Blue Cross
Edgefield
Barnwell
Aiken Physician Hospital
Aiken Pho
South Carolina
Westinghouse Savannah River Co
Aetna
Westinghouse
Blue Cross Ppc
The
PHO
PPC
Doug Fleming
Bond bill funds two USCA building projects in $4 million package
The Joint Bond Review Committee approved 4 million for USC Aiken projects including a School of Nursing building with 1.5 million state funds and 1.3 million private funds led by Sen. Tommy Moore. An additional 2.5 million plus 1.4 million from the DOE funds expands Ruth Patrick Science Education Center for classroom space and resources.
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USC Aiken
Tommy Moore
D-Clearwater
School of Nursing
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
United Health Services
Comany
Department of Energy
Ruth Patrick
Science Education Center
Moore
Jeff Priest
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Priest
USC Aiken seeks state funds for Ruth Patrick Center expansion
Dr. Deidre Martin says added state money will create classroom space at USC Aiken to relieve Ruth Patrick Science Education Center overcrowding. The bond bill awaits action by House Ways and Means, then House and Senate approval. Senator Moore and other legislators supported the effort.
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Moore
Deidre Martin
USC Aiken
Ruth Patrick Science
House
Ways and Means
Senate
North Augusta Mayor Greene to retire after term
North Augusta mayor Thomas W. Greene announced he will end 26 years of municipal service by completing his current term next May. Filing opens Jan 27 with primaries March 11 and the general election April 29. Greene, Georgia Tech graduate and former Air Force pilot, credited residents for growth and optimism.
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North Augusta
Thomas W. Greene
Greene
Georgia Tech
Air Force
Savannah River
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