Ambulance Use Boosts Emergency Room Triage Rules
A medic explains that EMS is for true emergencies only. Hospitals decide triage, sometimes moving patients to waiting rooms. dialing an ambulance to reach faster care is illegal and reduces availability for those in real need.
Seniors defend drivers against speed critics
A reader takes issue with those who defend seniors who drive under the limit and the critic who urged universal compliance. They argue the writer should improve English and note the limit is a maximum, not a minimum.
Aiken County Superintendent Frank Roberson Subject of Repeated Photos
The Aiken Standard has run photos of district superintendent Frank Roberson twenty times in six weeks prompting readers to question the motive behind the prominence. Critics joke about attempts to groom him for political office.
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Aiken’s Makin’ debate sparks reader letters
A reader criticizes Aiken’s Makin’ downtown traffic and suggest moving the event to the fairgrounds or Odell Weeks. The letter urges shorter, sharper commentary and praises city workers while defending longtime residents and local officials.
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Aiken Dog Training Club marks 25 year milestone
The Aiken Dog Training Club, licensed by the American Kennel Club, celebrates 25 years serving 80 members with obedience, agility, herding and therapy dog work. A two day AKC trial is planned for Sept 13 and 14 at Black Forest Equestrian Center, with open house events and a focus on owner dog bonding and socialization.
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Wet weekend rain in Aiken ends as Henri looms
The Aiken County area received 1.57 inches of rain on Sunday with totals this month at 2.54 inches. Meteorologist John Lynn of WJBF noted Henri, 165 miles southeast of Charleston, causing unsettled weather with 0.35 to 1.6 inch rains across the CSRA. No traffic problems were reported as roads stayed wet.
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Tan for Cans Drive kicks off at Sation Salon
SunSation Tanning Salon opens its third annual Tan for Cans Food Drive today at East Gate Shopping Center between Publix and Movie Gallery and runs through Sept 21. Call 642-7861 for details.
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