Heroic bystanders aid woman in Laurens Street drug store blast
Earl Young and his brother rescued a woman trapped under a beam as a drug store on Laurens Street burned after an explosion. The roof caught fire and debris pinned her, but they pulled her to the sidewalk before the ceiling collapsed. Young, a longtime Aiken resident and builder, downplayed heroism and noted local memory of the incident.
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Cop trading cards boost police outreach in local towns
Aiken County Sheriff Office and North Augusta Public Safety join a card program sponsored by local businesses. Officers’ photos appear on front with personal info on back along with emergency contacts. Sponsors say the cards humanize police and build trust with youth and residents.
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Trump convention pressure tests unity amid endorsements and controversy
At the convention the Trump campaign sought Pence's reassurance to calm GOP doubts while Ted Cruz and Newt Gingrich sparked questions about endorsements. Eric Trump touted the candidate’s business acumen as necessary for the White House, and Scott Walker urged voting for Trump to defeat Hillary Clinton. The event faced a plagiarism controversy over Melania Trump's speech, and Trump was set to speak again Thursday.
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