Memories of Billy Silas and the Schiavo case
Geraldine Silas recalls five years with son Billy in a coma after a traffic crash while supporting Terri Schiavo’s parents. She reflects on feeding tubes, living wills, and the personal cost of end of life questions amid national debate.
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Billy Silas
Teri Schiavo
Steeplechase Weather and Weekend Plans
A forecast from National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Schuetrum calls for Saturday highs near 80 degrees with a slight morning shower chance increasing in the afternoon. Saturday night may see a 50 percent shower chance with isolated thunderstorms and temperatures in the 60s.
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Plenty of Photo Tips for Triple Crown Event
The article urges readers in Aiken to attend the Triple Crown festivities as spring arrives. It covers camera choices from film to digital, emphasizing ISO 200–400 film and fast shutter speeds of 500 or higher to freeze horse action. It also suggests using autofocus to aid focusing.
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Aiken
Palmetto Parkway wins $95 million for completion
State infrastructure bank approves up to 95 million to finish I-520 extension with no repayment obligation. Construction to start by year end. drivers could use the road in about three years. Ryberg and supporters praise past phases and funding from federal and local sources.
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State Infrastructure Bank
Palmetto Parkway
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Savannah River
Aiken County
U.S. Highway 1
North Augusta
BP Station Posts High Gas Price On Whiskey Road
The BP Station at Whiskey Road and Pine Log Road lists regular gasoline at 2.09 dollars per gallon. This price point marks a notable peak for area fueling amid rising energy costs.
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Gas prices rise across South Carolina hit record state average
AAA Caroli nas reports South Carolina averaged 2.01 per gallon for regular gas, a record high since records began 25 years ago. In Aiken prices ranged 1.97 to 2.09, Greenville Anderson Spartanburg 1.99, Charleston 2.00, Myrtle Beach 2.04, while the national average stood at 2.12 as New Jersey remained the cheapest state at 1.94.
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South Carolina
AAA Carolinas
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Carolinas
Sarah Davis
Richland Avenue
Chad Leverette
Johnny Williams Jr
Charleston
Paces
Myrtle Beach
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