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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2003
Page
10
Public safety officer recalled rushing into a burning home after neighbors woke to an orange glow and flames. Investigators traced the blaze to a grill used the prior night as two family members escaped but an elderly man could not. The officer searched rooms but could not locate him before the roof gave way.
Aiken South Carolina man Platt died nine hours after being carried from a burning home. Firefighter Flanders and volunteer Karl Lown entered the collapsed garage amid thick smoke seeking Platt, who was found alive but succumbed at Doctors Hospital. Platt visited his sister Julianne Gilstrap and nephew Lynn Platt. both escaped unharmed. EMS teams were praised for their response.
Vendors mixed on changes from relocation with a slightly smaller crowd possibly an optical illusion as tents cluster. Attendees report a great day with many finding something they like while a few walked shells worn from the day. The festival continues downtown today.
Reese speaks of strong support at North Aiken for families with loved ones in Iraq. Lynn Smith and Reese formed a close bond after their husbands joined the 122nd and faced deployment. Both families stay in daily contact as they await reunions and cope with uncertainty.
North Augusta residents mark the Georgia versus South Carolina game with family ties to both sides. Dozens collect photos with Georgia cheerleaders while USC fans tout the underdog status in a 3:30 p.m. kickoff airing on CBS in Athens.
Aiken’s Makin festival relocation improved traffic on Laurens and Chesterfield streets with no accidents reported. Sgt. David Turne praised the move and bicycle patrols supported by extra overnight security. Local businesses along Park Avenue and Laurens Street reported increased walk‑in traffic and reduced congestion.
An ad pitches factory fresh 2003 premium furnaces and air conditioners at deep off season discounts. Only 9 54 matched systems remain in four sizes with installation for 300 plus labor and financing options through September 15.
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