Burmese pythons begin survival study at Savannah River Site
Burmese pythons released into a semi natural enclosure at Savannah River Ecology Laboratory initiate a year long study led by Michael Dorcas to test their ability to survive in climates similar to the southeastern United States. The project filmed by National Geographic examines survivorship body condition weight behavior and thermal biology as pythons adapt outside their Florida Everglades range.
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Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Savannah River
U.S
Michael E. Dorcas
Davidson College
SRES
Southeast Asia
Florida Everglades
Everglades
John D. Willson
SREL
National Geographic
National Geographic Channel
Michael Gibbons
Aiken Standard
Tim O’briant
Taylor Dorcas
Center
Kimberly Andrews
Dorcas
Andrews
Aiken County Man Sentenced After Attack on Deputies
Frank Walker, 23, pleaded guilty to resisting arrest with a deadly weapon after an incident that injured two Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies. He receives eight years in prison and five years probation. The event followed a December 1, 2008 domestic dispute. Walker wore an Army flak jacket and carried a stolen .40 caliber Glock.
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Aiken County
Woman Arrested as Accessory in Holloway Killing
Myra Wright, girlfriend of accused Dwaine Isaac, is detained as an accessory to the shooting death of Exzadrian Holloway. Police report the arrest tied to the case and ongoing investigation.
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Myra Wright
Dwaine Isaac
Wright
Exzadrian Holloway
Deaths and Funerals in Aiken
Aiken area notices list recent deaths including Josie Hicks Sharon Szatkowski George W Troxell with dates and funeral details to be announced in this 6A page. Obituaries note community ties and services planned locally.
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Josie Hicks
Aiken
Sharon Szatkowski
George W. Troxell
Aiken County Considers Suspending Blue Laws On Sundays
Retailers in Aiken County explain how blue laws restrict Sunday sales with sections roped off and lists of prohibited items. Walgreens and Wal Mart officials say strict training and store rules guide what can and cannot be sold before 1 30 p m. The county council weighs an ordinance to suspend blue laws.
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Aiken County
Robert Elfinger
Walgreens
Wal-Mart
Chris Neeley
Aiken
Aiken County blue laws under scrutiny in 2007 test
A reporter tested Sunday sales in five stores before 1 30 pm finding limited refusals and mixed enforcement. From 23 items, only one refusal occurred for a picture frame at Wal Mart while Kroger and Rite Aid sold frames. Some restricted items and socks issues emerged. Beer and wine sold legally Sunday at two stores, drawing public debate ahead of a July 21 hearing.
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Aiken Standard
Wal-Mart
Kroger
Rite Aid
Aiken County
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