Bill would make OTC drugs tax deductible
Sens. Jim DeMint and Bill Nelson propose a bill to classify over the counter drugs as tax deductible, matching treatment for prescription medicines. Construction starts on Citizens Park final phase with dump trucks bringing dirt to form four new 200-foot youth ballfields. NASA says Discovery’s chipped thermal tile poses no danger and no need for alarm.
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Jim DeMint
Bill Nelson
Citizens Park
Shuttie
NASA
Discovery
What are you reading Meet today's book lover
Paula Jones in Aiken reviews Wizard and Glass by Stephen King as part of a daily book discussion feature. The column invites readers to share thoughts on literature amid a fast paced high tech world.
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Aiken
Deaths and Funerals Highlight Local Names
Obituaries note William George Dever Windsor Jacob Odom Blackville Audrey Roberts Alma P Waldo all listed among local deaths. Funeral notices appear in the 6A section seeking services, dates, and burial arrangements.
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William George Dever
Windsor
Jacob Odom
Blackville
Audrey Roberts
Aiken
Alma P. Waldo
Johnston
Man charged in chainsaw attack in Aiken County
A 28 year old Aiken man Jessia Dale Senterfell was arrested on warrants charging assault and battery with intent to kill after allegedly attacking his wife with a running chainsaw during a July weekend altercation at Snipes Pond Road. The victim was treated at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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Aiken
Jessia Dale Senterfell
Nautilus Road
Bat
Tery
Aiken County
Senterfeit
Snipes Pond Road
Frank
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard
Heat safety urged as temps dip in coming days
Aiken residents face high heat with 100-plus heat related illnesses reported recently. Kay Dillon of Aiken Regional Medical Centers notes several ER visits for heat exhaustion including ten cases since Monday. Dr Doug Weddle urges hydration and scheduling outdoor activity for cooler times.
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Kay Dillon
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Dillon
Doug Weddle
ARMC
Weddle
Washington Group to unify benefits for 300 Aiken workers
Washington Group International will replace multiple retirement and health plans with a uniform 401K plan and one integrated health package for about 300 Aiken employees. SRS retirees and Savannah River Site government workers are not affected. The change, approved during the BNFL contract purchase, aims to streamline administration.
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Washington
Savannah River
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
Jack Herrmann
Washington Government
Herrmann
Washington Group
Newberry Street
Washington Safety Management Systems
Centennial Business Center
BNFL
SRS
All Told
United States
SRS Retiree Association
Five charged in Tuesday Barnwell Avenue assault on officers
Police say Malcolm Simmons grabbed and struck an Aiken Public Safety officer during an arrest on Barnwell Avenue as five suspects faced charges for resisting arrest and related offenses. Daryl Simmons, Janette Simmons, Cecharles Taylor, Candice Washington, and a juvenile also faced various counts.
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Malcolm Simmons
Daryl A. Simmons
Old Edgefield Road
North Augusta
Janette Simmons
Cecharles L. Taylor
Sumter Street
Candice N. Washington
Colleton Avenue
Daryl Simmons
Malcolm
Daryl
Fairfield Street
Lecarles Taylor
Candice Washington
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