Video aims to reduce drunk driving with moving county project
Aiken County uses volunteer crew and coroner Sue Townsend to film a DUI awareness video. It follows Becky and David Lock sharing their son David's death, ending with a song about the teen and a roll of names of DUI fatalities since 1990, aimed at leaving viewers with a heavy heart rather than revulsion.
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D.A. Libengood and Associates
Aiken County
Sue Townsend
Becky
David Lock
David
Lock
Jimmy Hill
Reed
Video shown in schools aids drunk driving awareness in Aiken County
A video presented across Aiken County high schools before prom season prompted pride from Ms. Grant and Mr. Reed as teens watched in silence and some tears. The piece, recently nominated for the J Mitchell Graham Award for innovative community projects, features EMS trainer Richard Campbell and reflects on the impact of preventing fatalities this year.
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Aiken County
Ms. Grant
Mr. Reed
J. Mitchell Graham
Richard Campbell
Campbell
Smile robbed by rare som Moebius Syndrome story
A family describes their son Eric Sherburne who has Moebius Syndrome. He cannot smile but can talk, and may have facial expression challenges that affect perceived intelligence. His crossed eyes may affect his view, while he watches an overhead fan and studies his hands. His siblings Claire and Andrew interact with him at home.
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Lynne Katonak
Carol Sherburne
Eric
Sherburnes
Claire
Andrew
Seismic Volcanic Threats Target Yucca Mountain Center
DOE consultant study warns that magma from volcanic activity could ascend directly through the proposed national storage center for radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain. This would compromise the waste isolation system, amid broader risks from seismic events, cyclones, and flooding in Western and Southeastern regions.
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Yucca Mountain
New
DOE
Bird Fair Bird Lovers Rally for Exotic Pet Education
Aiken hosts a weekend Bird Fair with guest Allen Brelig, raffles for birds cages and supplies valued at 800 to 1200 dollars, and prizes including a peach front cenure and a yellow naped amazon. Refreshments provided by the Aiken Jaycees. Admission two dollars for adults. under twelve admitted free. Proceeds support avian research education and conservation.
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