Grace Covenant Church pastor to retire after 13 years
The Rev. David Holdman, pastor of Grace Covenant Church of God in New Ellenton, will retire with a farewell service on March 20 at 10 a.m. He says he looks forward to new responsibilities and plans to travel and speak in other churches. The article also announces Aiken Standard's new Focus on Faith weekly feature.
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Newer heart stents improve care reducing bypass need
Drug coated stents slowly release medicine to prevent reclogging after artery opening procedures. Doctors report current brands vastly outperform plain metal stents from a few years ago. Competitors are under development to lower costs, including a dissolvable option.
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Cardiolo gy conference reports on heart device brands
At an American College of Cardiology conference doctors said both brands perform well at keeping blood flowing and may differ for diabetics. They outperform older metal devices, with benefits lasting for years and even repairing blockages in small vessels.
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March Madness Horse Shows entertain riders at Highfields
Hard work and dedication drive competitors at the March Madness Horse Shows held at the Highfields Show Grounds on Barnwell Avenue. The event, featuring Bridget Moffly riding Woodland's Mighty over a fence, will resume next weekend as riders from Brick Church Farm and others compete for ribbons.
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Husband donates kidney to wife in lifetime gift of love
Bill Hillan gave his kidney to Elaine Hillan after 38 years of marriage. Both recovered well from surgery at Duke University Medical Center on January 10 and attended church services at St. John's United Methodist Church last Sunday.
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Cruise-In Draws Car Buffs to Downtown Aiken
Downtown Aiken hosted the Cruise-In as traffic slowed on Laurens Street while more than 100 entries showcased classic, exotic and muscle cars. Jerry Reynolds of Evans, Georgia entered a torch red 1970 Triumph TR6 drawing steady attention from spectators.
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