Haitians stranded on rooftops as Hanna floods Gonaives
In Saint Marc and Gonaives Haiti, residents scramble onto roofs amid Hanna floodwaters. U.N. aid convoys fail to reach isolated neighborhoods as emergency crews warn of rising waters and ongoing search efforts. The storm’s winds weaken to 65 mph but may regain strength as it moves toward the U.S. coast.
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North Augusta Woman Dies After Suspected Drowning
Burnett indicated the death appears to be a tragic accident after a woman was found unresponsive and rushed to the hospital in critical condition. First responders will be polled before ruling on the cause as Lt. Tim Pearson calls the victim a hero and family thoughts are with them.
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Federal agencies offer reward in anthrax case in Georgia
The FBI the U S Postal Inspection Service and Columbia County Sheriff's Office post a multi jurisdictional reward for information on the anthrax case linked to a mass layoff angering SRS workers. Linda Pedde opened the letter injuring none of the responding deputies and authorities urge tips to Augusta FBI 706 722 3702 Columbia County Sheriff 706 541 2782 or Postal Inspection 888 876 5322.
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Balloon Festival Set for September at Aiken Polo Club
The Ford Trucks Equestrian America Balloon Festival runs September 19 to 21 at the Aiken Polo Club fields on Powderhouse Road. Events begin at 4 p.m. with an Equine Photography seminar by Ginny Southworth on the 19th. Balloons launch at 6 30 a.m.
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