North Augusta Soldier Dies in Iraq Non hostile gunshot wound
Algernon Adams 36 attached to the 82nd Airborne and part of the 122nd Engineers Battalion died Tuesday at a forward operating base near Fallujah. Relatives including wife Lisa and parents Bobby and Ann Brown could not be reached. investigation ongoing. Adams grew up in Aiken and Butler High School graduate.
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Iraq
122Nd Engineer Battalion
Graniteville
Algernon Adams
82Nd Airborne Division
Lisa
Bobby
Ann Brown
Adams
U.S. Central Command
Fallujah
Daphne McMillan Hudson
Aiken
Hudson
Army
Department of Defense
Office
Third District
Gresham Barrett
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Barrett
122Nd Engineers Battalion
Butler High School
Augusta
Polo player gets second chance after horrific crash
Jaine Burdette, a 35 year old sales executive and polo enthusiast, survived a devastating March crash on I 20 in heavy rain. He moved to Aiken two months ago to recover and hopes to ride again after extensive injuries. Burdette recalls diving to avoid a multi truck collision and narrowly escaping decapitation.
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Jaine Burdette
Aiken
Knox Avenue
St. Patrick’s Day
Burdette
Atlanta
Augusta
Aiken Standard
Flu vaccination urged as first case reported
Dr. Howard G. Royal urges flu shots as season starts. He notes shots cost 15 to 20 dollars and immunity builds in two weeks for about four months. Optimal timing is October or early November but it is never too late.
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Howard G. Royal
Hitchcock Parkway
Royal
Halloween safety tips from pediatricians
Karen Daily reports tips from pediatricians on Halloween eating. Parents should ration candy, offer a nutritious dinner before trick or treat, and teach portion control. Avoid large candy bars. consider snack size options and sugar free choices.
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Steven Johnson
Richland Memorial Hospital
Johnson
Halloween events light up Aiken downtown
Dozens of trick-or-treat options invite families to stay local or attend events around town. The Aiken Downtown Development Association hosts Halloween Fun in Downtown Aiken from 3 to 5 p.m. with participating businesses offering candy and safety for children.
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