Virus counts rise in South Carolina amid Memorial Day reopenings
South Carolina reports 10,096 total virus cases and 435 deaths with 209 new cases and 30 additional deaths. Aiken County adds two cases to 373 statewide, with nine total county deaths? Note: OCR errors present.
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Coronavirus cases as of May 24 in Aiken County
Aiken County reports 173 coronavirus cases and 7 deaths as of May 24, with South Carolina total reaching 10,096 cases and 435 deaths. Official updates track regional and state trends, highlighting ongoing public health impact and vigilance measures.
Note to readers Aiken Standard offices close for Memorial Day
The Aiken Standard informs readers that its offices will close in observance of Memorial Day, with normal operations resuming the following business day.
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Ridge Spring WWII veteran recalls Battle of the Bulge memories
WWI veteran Joe Calhoun Watson, a Ridge Spring native and former Clemson Agricultural College student, shares wartime memories as Memorial Day approaches. He recalls the cold Belgian winter, boots frozen to the point of thawing, mortar fire and limited foxholes, and directing fire to rescue wounded medics. The 97-year-old Army veteran’s recollections come from a wartime account dictated to his daughter.
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Aiken County Again Reviews Animal Control Changes
Aiken County Council resumes consideration of changes to animal control rules after a May 2 meeting delay caused by the pandemic. A draft ordinance revises custody procedures for dangerous animals and requires annual owner registration, with a public hearing and second reading planned for June 8.
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