Speed limit calls spark debate on senior drivers and road safety
Readers weigh in on speeding tickets and revenue, faulting senior drivers for accidents and urging annual license renewals. Others defend EMS practices and warn against prescriptive changes, while a commenter recalls a starter repair dispute and laments old nurse uniforms.
Twiggy the survivor pit bull finds shelter chance at life
Aiken County Animal Shelter chief says Twiggy earned a chance to live after being found in a July trailer with four decomposing dogs. She survived with a will to live and now awaits a careful adoption process. owner Chrystal Simpkins faces potential four to five charges of illegal animal treatment and abandonment.
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Twiggy
Aiken County
Harden
Chrystal Simpkins
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DOE to spend millions on short term storage facility at SRS
The Department of Energy plans a 40 000 square foot Glass Waste Storage Building No 2 near DWPF at Savannah River Site to hold 2 340 canisters. Cost projected at 69 to 82.5 million with bids due Sept 29 and first use slated for June 2006.
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Srs
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Sears adds Land's End line to Aiken Mall store
Sears launches Land's End apparel in the Aiken Mall location starting September 7, offering men's women’s children and home items identical to online and catalog ranges. Spokesperson Lee Antonio says the roll out fits a strategy to boost sales amid a sluggish economy and enhances in-store shopping with fit checking.
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Aiken
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United Way dreams campaign kicks off with $2.62M goal
United Way of Aiken County launches its 2003 drive under the theme Because of you dreams come true. Chairman William Price sets a formal goal of 2,624,015 while aiming to surpass 3 million later. Kenneth Cook and Mary Calabro stage a dream sequence illustrating community needs.
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Cook
Heather Hanna
Aiken County
Tom McRee
Westinghouse
Savannah River
Tim Dangerfield
Joe Lewis
Memrs
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