Analysis of Aiken County EMS Response to Toddler Accident
An analysis released to Aiken County Council reviews the EMS response to a fatal toddler accident in Wagener. It notes conflicting LifeNet arrival estimates for transporting 2 year old Ryan Eager to a hospital and a change in landing zone by the shift manager. The report concludes staff followed protocol and addresses concerns raised by Councilwoman Kathy Rawls.
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Aiken
Ryan Eagerton
Wagoner
EMS
Aiken County
Andrew Merriman
Merriman
Kathy Rawls
Reserve funds in Aiken County and city plans
Government and public entities use rainy day funds for emergencies and upcoming projects. Aiken County, the City of Aiken, the Aiken County School District, and the state maintain reserve accounts with varying uses and balances.
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City of
Aiken
County reserve funds cover five months of operations
County Administrator Clay Killian said the county currently has enough in reserve accounts to cover operating expenses for five months in case of an emergency. Funds are used to support operations before real property tax revenue arrives midway through the fiscal year.
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Clay Killian
Weather forecast cloudy with thunderstorms developing
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with developing thunderstorms. High near 85 and a low around 70. Expect unsettled conditions with possible rain through the day.
Deaths and Funerals Summary for Area
Area obituaries list Ann A. Lee of Savannah Georgia Charles Lane Lineberry of Aiken Katherine H. Graham of Aiken Lois Gregory of Beech Island Stanley Richardson of Beech Island and Stanley Walter Robinson of Warrenville. Funeral details appear on page 6A.
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Ann A. Lee
Savannah, Ga
Charles Lane Lineberry
Aiken
Katherine H. Graham
Stanley Richardson
Beech Island
Stanley Walter Robinson
Warrenville
Drowning victim 22 recovered from Langley Pond near Burnettown
Rescue crews found Byron Coleman 22 of Graniteville in Langley Pond after an emergency call Wednesday afternoon. The body was recovered between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Friday. Coroner Tim Carlton says drowning with no foul play. Autopsy planned in Newberry.
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Langley Pond
Burnettown
Byron Alexander Coleman
Graniteville
Department of Natural Resources
David Paul Smith
Aiken County
Smith
Byron Coleman
Midland Valley
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