Wagener Fire Chief Fights First Responder Restrictions

UPDATE:  Since this was aired, the citizens of Aiken county responded and the county has heard your voice.  The county departments are meeting together to discuss different options and the fire departments are still allowed to continue the First Responders program as it was.  Hopefully, all issues will be resolved at the next Chief Association Meeting.

Wagener's Fire Chief Mark Redd met with WRDW12's Ashley Jeffery Sept. 28 to discuss some new restrictions approved by Aiken County that will limit the range of calls for which the county-wide fire departments' First Responders may be allowed to respond.  Current policy maintains that if an ambulance is out of the area, then the First Responders get the call and get to the scene immediately, with the ambulance arriving as soon as possible.  With the revisions, first responders will not be called for a select range of emergencies.  The revisions are an attempt to relieve weary, over-worked First Responders, cut down on their calls by increasing the number of ambulances operating in the county.

"Cutting out First Responder calls is not good for the community," claims Mark Redd, 20-year chief of Wagener's volunteer fire department, "Help will be delayed and people are going to suffer.  I was going to keep quiet about this, but the citizens need to know."

We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!

We had our final home game Friday, October 16 against Ridge Spring-Monetta.  This game honored our Seniors and their Parents.   The stands were full of excitement and small town fellowship this year, we love our War Eagles.  Thank you for supporting our youth in good, wholesome fun.  We hope you'll continue to support Wagener High School athletics.

WSHS War Eagles now have a Spirit Store offering War Eagles merchandise at great prices while supporting our team.  Click here to shop our store.  If you'd like to join the Wagener Salley War Eagles Booster Club, please contact Athletic Director Ken Tucker.

Chapel of Love's 30th Anniversary

September 27, 2009 the Chapel of Love Community Church celebrated it's 30th year of being a part of the community of Wagener and Aiken SC.   The founders of the ministry, Rev and Mrs Jack Atkinson were honored.  Rev Jack Atkinson brought the morning message. Food and fellowship followed.  Thank you to all who came and shared with us.
 

Lady War Eagles: First Game/First Victory

The Lady War Eages first volleyball game of the season was a victory over Blackville-Hilda Thursday, 3-1, under the direction of Coach Tami Garvin.  "We have a strong team with good leadership and great attitudes," Garvin said.  Game scores: 25-19, 22-25, 25-4, 25-20.  Brittany Howard had a high of 29 points.   Click on the calendar link above for home game dates, come out and support the team.

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