New influenza A subtype spurs expert caution in flu watch
Experts warn a new influenza A subtype has appeared, risk of human spread unclear. Historical context cites 1918 and 1968 pandemics. researchers urge intense monitoring while current vaccines remain unaffected. An accompanying Nyack, NY, report notes a woman paralyzed by shooting gave birth to premature twins two days later on a respirator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Hong Kong
United States
Paul Glezen
Influenza Research Center
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston
Dr. Glezen
Nyack
N.Y
Nyack Hospital
Kathy Begley
Robbery Warrants Target Local Windsor Home Invasion Case
Aiken County warrants name 10 Charles Cummings and 23 year old Wind sor Fair and Dier in a Windsor area home invasion. Prosecution ties Cummings to three co defendants accused of breaking into Riverbird apartments and other local businesses, stealing guns jewelry electronics and even puppies during the robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cummings
Windsor
Aiken County
Cummings
First Strike Campaign links animal cruelty to human violence
The passage notes that animal abuse often indicates or predicts violence toward people and children. It cites a 1983 HSUS survey in New Jersey showing 88 percent of abused families had at least one animal harmed, and a 1996 DHHS study showing rises in child abuse cases from 1.4 million in 1986 to 2.8 million in 1993. HSUS promotes awareness, anti cruelty laws, and officer education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HSUS
New Jersey
Division of Youth and Family Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Model plane crash highlights ARCS Fly In event
Pilot Cliff Ashley notes model aircraft are trickier than real planes and crashes are part of learning. The ARCS Fly In runs from 9 a.m. at the Heritage Road field off Highway 78, Windsor. A $5 landing fee applies to pilots. spectators enter free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Ashley
Heritage Road
Highway 78
Windsor
NAACP leaders discuss goals and leadership changes
Gallman pledges fiscal responsibility and unity while maintaining the group’s stance against flying the Confederate flag. He supports redistricting guaranteeing minority representation. Gibson retires after twenty years as state NAACP president, praising Gallman and planning more time for dentistry and golf. The organization also elected youth officers and honored chapters, Laurens County winning best youth council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallman
Gibson
NAACP
Laurens County
Shabazz Babb
South Carolina Naacp
Saluda County
Shakaysha Shelby
S.C. Naacp
Aiken High School
Jamie Epps
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saint Jude Children's
Monica Soto Trujillo
Fernando Blanco
Blanco
Aiken
Fat Man
Mitchell Shopping Center
Whiskey Road
Gallman Dema
Security Federal Banks
Security Federal Bank
Ferrari Bank