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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1987
Page
12
A 20 percent chance of snow tonight may turn to light snow before morning. Cold temperatures and windy conditions expected tomorrow with highs in the mid 40s. Sunday to Tuesday will be partly cloudy and cool with 50s to 60s and mornings in the 20s and 30s.
The article notes limited precautions for large peach orchards with researchers saying little can be done to save a peach crop. It mentions potential methods such as permanent irrigation, burning tires, or heaters for small spots, and suggests covering trees with light bulbs for mild freezes. South Carolina leads peach shipments except during 1985 frost damage. Edg efield County yields about 125 to 140 million pounds annually from 1.1 million trees. Clemson extension agent Allen Bayles warns covers must not touch plants to avoid freezing air pockets. Sprinkler systems at dawn may help if temperatures dip briefly.
Floodwaters linger at roof level in Maine destroying bridges and homes. The Kennebec and Androscoggin rivers tore out bridges and flooded dozens of houses while the Fort Halifax stockade was swept away. Evacuations occurred as Gov McKernan conducted a helicopter tour of central Maine. Snow spread from Mississippi to Michigan as New England braces for continued high water and more storms.
Thurmond criticized the federal highway bill as costly and not aligned with a balanced budget. He supported the president’s alternative plan to fund three South Carolina projects, including Myrtle Beach connector and Isle of Palms connector. North Augusta's Bobby Jones Expressway gains about 45 million from a 148 million state share over four years.
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