Kerry and Bush clash in final Tempe debate
In a 90 minute showdown in Tempe Arizona Senator Kerry accused President Bush of rushing into war in Iraq and leaving millions without health care. Bush countered that Kerry would raise taxes and expand government spending while labeling him on the far left. The candidates sparred on jobs health care abortion and immigration just 20 days before the election.
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Flu shot shortage floods Aiken County lines
Hundreds of elderly and high risk residents waited long in heat at the Aiken County Health Department as supplies ran low. Marge Heim warned vaccines may run out with no immediate restock while some communities received limited doses.
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Medical College of Georgia
Aiken County Plans Public Driven Strategy with ACP Visioning
In May the Aiken County Council hired ACP Visioning & Planning to guide a nine month strategic planning process. Retiring council member Rick Osbon leads a 42 member steering committee as Jamie Greene outlines a listening centered approach with strong public input.
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Aiken County Steering Committee Members Named
The steering committee draws leaders from education health care and government in Aiken County plus civically active private residents. It includes at least five African Americans one Hispanic several retirees and one student.
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ACP Visioning & Planning Partners With Cities Nationwide
Planning firm ACP Visioning & Planning has collaborated with municipal and county governments and civic groups nationwide, including Knoxville and Nashville in Tennessee, Santa Fe in New Mexico, and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
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Fire sparks scare as candle starts blaze on McCormick Street
Aiken Public Safety responders raced to a home on McCormick Street last weekend after a candle left burning in a bathroom ignited towels. A whining smoke detector alerted residents just before 11 p.m. Saturday, preventing broader tragedy.
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Clyburn Seeks Unopposed State House Seat in Aiken Edgefield
Clyburn runs unopposed to represent part of Aiken and Edgefield counties while attending Allen University on an athletic scholarship. He has served on the Aiken City Council and Aiken County Council and has represented House District 82 since 1995. He expects the next legislative session to center on the state budget amid past revenue shortfalls and recent signs of improved finances.
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