Wreck on US 278 Claims New Ellenton Woman
A two vehicle crash on U.S. 278 near Waters Road killed a woman from the New Ellenton area. James Foust 26 of New Ellenton and Edward Freeman 42 of Marin de z were involved. Freeman’s passenger died. The Honda driver was not belted and ejected. Charges pending as investigation continues. This marks the 11th fatal wreck in Aiken County this year.
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U.S. 278
S.C. Highway Patrol
Cpl
R.K. Hughes
Are P.m
Waters Road
New Ellenton
James Foust
Edward Freeman
Mardinez
Hughes
Pontiac
Honda
Foust
The
Medical College of Georgia
MCG
Aiken County
Red Flag Fire Alert Issued Across South Carolina
The Forestry Commission declares a Red Flag Alert for all 46 counties as a cold front brings strong winds and low humidity. Fire risk rises today with fires that may start quickly and be hard to control. Burning is not prohibited but delayed until conditions improve. Report suspicious smoke to 1800-777-FIRE or 911.
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Forestry Commission
Jackson First Alert Receives State Honor
Rep James Roland Smith surprised Jackson First Alert with a framed South Carolina EMS Small System of the Year Award for the 24 member team. The award from the SC EMS Division honors volunteers serving the area including Silver Bluff High School events and Carolina Dragway.
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Jackson
James Roland Smith
Smith
Dave Hill
United Way Agency
South Carolina Ems
South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Division
Department of Health and Environmental Control
South Carolina
Hill
Jackson Station
Silver Bluff High School
Highland Games return to Aiken May 4 at Aiken Horse Park
The St Andrews Society of Aiken hosts the annual Highland Games and Celtic Festival on Saturday May 4 at Ford Conger Field and the Aiken Horse Park. Gates open 8:30 am, events start 9 am, opening ceremonies at 11:30 am with 12 clans registered, pipe bands Palmetto and Augusta Highlanders, Celtic performances, food and vendors. Tickets in advance $8 adults $3 children over 12, at gate $10, under 12 free. organizers target 2000 to 4000 attendees.
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St. Andrews Society of Aiken
Ford Conger Field
Aiken Horse Park
Southeastern Scottish Athletic Association
Palmetto Pipe Band
Augusta Highlanders
Eric Duncan
Full Moon Ensemble
St. Andrews Society of
Aiken
Debbie Bailey
BNF
Curiosity Shop
Laurens Street
Farnell Clinic
York Street
Whiskey Road
Savannah River water compact plan eyed by two states
Georgia and South Carolina leaders will meet in Columbia County to discuss a Savannah River Basin Compact. A proposed panel would oversee river withdrawals and interbasin transfers to balance future water needs amid growth. Attendees include Army Corps planners, state legislators, and hydrologists.
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Augusta
Georgia
South Carolina
Savannah River
Scott MacGregor
Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor
Columbia County
Army Corps of Engineers
Thurmond, Russell and Hartwell
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Bob Waldrop
Anderson
General Assembly
Waldrop
Atlanta
Savannah
Tommy Moore
Clearwater
Metro Atlanta
Aiken County Public Library to close for repairs weekend
The Aiken County Public Library will be closed Friday April 26 and Saturday April 27 for interior repairs and cleaning. It will reopen Sunday April 28 at 2 pm and Saturday Stories and More will be rescheduled.
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Dave Hil
Juanita Scott
David Weathersbee
Ginny Southwor
Donna Nichols
Ated Press
Floyd & Greene
Aiken Community Playhouse
Aiken Co
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