Emergency training exercise draws criticism in Midlands test
More than 500 joined a terrorism response drill near Aiken Municipal Airport testing multi agency cooperation. Local officials praised EMS response and learning value while noting organizational flaws and a forthcoming independent review within 30 days.
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Aiken
Aiken County
EMS
Lynn Clark
Tim Carlton
Carlton
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Office of Homeland Security
Aiken-Barnwell
David Ruth
S.C. Emergency Management Division Midlands
WMD
Mary Bright
Greyhound Brute Donates Blood At Local Clinic
The greyhound Brute, a valued donor at Aiken Veterinary Clinic, provides about a quart of blood from his jugular vein for life saving transfusions. Owner Froggie Rappoport notes Brute’s pride and routine donations every few weeks, with Timmerman citing large veins and lean breed suitability. Brute’s story highlights the role of animal blood donors alongside other branch animals and staff.
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Brute
Froggie Rappoport
Aiken
Rappoport
Charlie Timmerman
Froggie
Brut
Timmerman
Aiken County
Greyhound Lifesavers
Ron
PetSmart
Rappoports
Lexington
Ginger
Shepeard Community Blood Center
Sheppard Community Blood Center
Flu clinic draws crowd at Aiken County Health Dept
The Aiken County Health Department opened a flu shot clinic drawing crowds with 500 shots by 10 a.m. Nurse Deborah Lotz said about 1,500 vaccinations were expected for the day. The next clinic is Thursday Nov 3 from 8:30 to 4 at the County Council building 736 Richland Avenue. Vaccines cost 15 dollars and Medi care is accepted.
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Health Department
Aiken County
USCA
Lotz
Betsy Rinehart
County Council
Richland Avenue
Halloween curfew for sex offenders in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Probation Parole and Pardon Services imposes a Halloween night curfew 5 PM to midnight for offenders convicted of crimes against children. Supervisors in 46 counties will review offender lists and enforce drive by checks to keep children safe.
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South Carolina
Samuel Glover
Scdppps
Aiken
Everett K. Chandler
Chandler
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Aikenstandard.com
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the Alley
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