Local Lobster Race heats attract sponsors and young racers
A community Lobster Race event featured a warm up by young contestants from Aiken Electric Co-Op Bank of America and other sponsors. Winners included Phillip Merry 3 and Elizabeth Kabakjian 7 in top brackets with multiple consolation winners across ages 4 to 9 associated with local businesses and schools.
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Aiken Electric Co-Op
Bank of America
Phelon Motor Sports
Bechtel
Phillip Merry
Kyle Beckner
Aiken Produce
Michael Watts
Family Pharmacy
Phillip Merry NT
Matthew Kabakjian
Aiken Standard
Marshall Polk
Monogramming Plus
Barrett Murphy
Dixie Lock and Safe
Johnson claims defense strategy harmed manslaughter options
In a trial recount, Johnson criticized prosecutors and a judge for not instructing the jury on a manslaughter option. He argued the defense was misled about charges and insisted the killings aimed to protect their car theft business and personal survival. Prosecutor Brown contended the estate proved a double murder.
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Ie Harte
Lawrence Brown
Tere
Brown
Newborn Autism Risk Test Sparks Hope For Early Detection
A new test aims to predict autism risk at birth, suggesting disorders begin before birth from genetic and environmental factors. Researchers note the crucial early pregnancy window for neural development, with findings presented at a San Diego neurology meeting and pending formal publication. Clinicians see potential for early treatment and prevention, while experts urge caution about interpretation and vaccination myths persist among some parents.
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Los Angeles
California
John Harris
San Diego
American Academy of Neurology
Harris
Prayer breakfast unites North Augusta churches
Mayor Jones and Rev Nelson led a community prayer breakfast with 21 area churches represented. The event featured prayers for leaders and nations, invitations by clergy, and special music from Grace Fellowship performers. Nelson, a Duke Divinity graduate, spoke on faith and service while managing family duties including parenting his 16 year old nephew.
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Nelson
Jones
North Augusta
Carol Rogers
Ben Woodward
Mark Ratcliff
Grace Fellowship Church
Herman Bing
Carpentersville Baptist Church
Sandy McDonald
Our Lady of Peace
Jimmy Coyle
Immanuel Baptist Church
Alex Pope
First Providence Baptist Church
Philip Harrelson
Karen Starr
Belvedere United Methodist Church
Albert James
Second Providence Baptist Church
Ebenezer Benenhaley
Sweetwater Baptist Church
Newberry College
Duke Divinity School
Rev
Epworth Children’s Home
Columbia
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Young
Travis Brown
Hass
Hildberbrand
Jessie Rossabi
Lonel Smith Ltd
D Press
American Cancer Society
Southeast Division
Amierica
Fsociety
Charlie Wright
Security Federal
Lee Wetherngton
Georgia
Georgia Freedom
Hilton Head
Dothan
Gainesville
Florida
Alabama
South Carolina
Alltel
Aulutel
Sag
Isa
The
Pov
Igusta
Albany
Tallahasse
Ima T
Pothan
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