Hospitals say they are ready for Ebola cases in the CSRA
Area hospitals outline plans and a CDC based checklist for evaluating patients and protecting workers as Ebola concerns rise after the Texas case and Duncan's death. Rebecca Sylvester of University Hospital Augusta emphasizes a protocol followed without exception and notes frequent travel can bring potential cases.
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CSRA
Thomas Eric Duncan
Liberia
Texas
United States
Rebecca Sylvester
University Hospital
Augusta
Old North Augusta Star building torn down
Local news reports the longtime Old North Augusta Star building is being torn down this week. The story notes the structure’s history and the surrounding community reaction as renovations proceed on the block.
Area Deaths and Funerals in South Carolina
Obituaries list Arlis Tillman Art Reynolds of Aiken Cecil Parker Pop Parker of Graniteville Doris Pope of Aiken Margrin Glisson Timm of Aiken and Reba Weathersbee of North Augusta with notice of funerals and services in the 6A section.
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Doris P. Pope
Aiken
Margrin Glisson Timm
Reba Moxley Weathersbee
North
Pink Ribbon Tea supports breast cancer awareness at Aiken Tech
Survivors and community members filled a Pink Ribbon Tea at Aiken Technical College as breast cancer patients like Schultze share hope. The event, led by Pink Ribbonettes, featured Dillard's bra fittings, USC Aiken health checks, and a keynote by male survivor Cecil Herrin. Mayor Cavanaugh issued a proclamation and school leaders addressed attendees.
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Inda Schultze
Aiken Technical College
Schultze
Pink Ribbonettes
Aiken Tech
Fred Cavanaugh
Susan Winsor
Dillard’s
USC Aiken
Beth Goforth
Pauline Raymer
Goforth
Cecil Herrin
Derrek Asberry
Dillard
Groceries Not Affected by Tax Change Debate
Aiken opponents of a one percent education sales tax claim groceries will be taxed. Debbie Nix of We The People Aiken CARE argues groceries remain tax exempt under state law, though critics point to USDA food stamp program rules.
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Debbie Nix
We the People Aiken Care
Aiken
S.C
USDA
Nix
SLED investigates Aiken jail deputy misconduct
The SLED is probing misconduct by a former Aiken County detention center deputy after the Sheriff's Office received information on September 15. Capt. Eric Abdullah said the deputy was terminated for multiple policy violations and that no inappropriate physical contact occurred with an inmate. SLED spokesman Thom Berry confirmed the investigation at the request of the sheriff's office.
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S.C
Aiken County
SLED
Abdullah
Thom Berry
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