Richmond County Sheriff Ronnie Strength has been in the hospital since Thursday, but he is expected to be released soon, possibly today, his wife said Friday night.
Patti Strength said she did not want to name the hospital.
He was admitted about 7 p.m. Thursday after he fainted during a speaking engagement at Montclair subdivision in west Augusta.
"He's fine," Mrs. Strength said. "He's still there as a precaution. They're running tests."
Doctors told Mrs. Strength her husband likely fell ill because of a stomach virus. His illness is not related to his heart, Mrs. Strength said. Sheriff Strength, 63, underwent a heart bypass surgery in 1993, but he has not had any heart problems since then, Mrs. Strength said.
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Hope you feel better!!
Get Well soon Sheriff Strength the community needs you on the Job, God Bless you.
Sheriff Strength, please know that many residents of Augusta and the CSRA have you in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you make a speedy recovery and are able to return to your post soon.
The people of Augusta have you in their thoughts and prayers. Please get well soon.
Get better soon! I will be praying for you.
Good man get well soon.
Hope you get well soon!
Prayers get well. He is one of Augusta's best citizens and we need him
I'm hoping you will feel better. My Father was a school principal and had the pleasure of working with Sheriff Strength over 30 years ago when he was an investigator on some cases at his school.
Those dang Harrisburger protesters! They have stressed the man out! Just kidding ya'll. Speedy recovery Sheriff, we are sending out some good African Juju to you from Sierra Leone!
Prayers!
My prayers are with you, too, Sheriff Strength. Get well soon!