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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1986
Page
14
Forecast calls for mild nights in the 40s, sunny days with 70s to 80s across regions. Coastal mountains Midlands and beaches expect clear nights and rising daytime highs, with light variable winds. Atlanta Asheville Charleston Columbia Savannah Jacksonville show fair conditions and highs near 78 to 82.
Corpus Christi Caller reported Mark Thatcher, son of Margaret Thatcher, was asked to move from his Dallas apartment after threats linked to the U S bombing of Libya. State Department security officials sought permission to install CCTV cameras in the complex surveillance system.
A cold snap from the Great Lakes to the Carolinas caused record lows in 14 states and widespread fruit crop damage. Snow reached 24 inches in Eldred New York while Maryland to Virginia saw traffic snarled and schools closed. Agricultural officials estimate Ohio fruit losses at 20 to 25 million dollars, with heavy grape and cherry damage in Michigan and Ohio.
SCE&G will ask the Public Service Commission to cut fuel surcharges from 1.75 to 1.625 cents per kWh, reducing the cost by about 1.50 dollars per 1 000 kWh for customers. SCANA stockholders heard of no planned rate increase through 1988 as prices stay stable amid lower nuclear fuel costs and renegotiated coal contracts.
Drought conditions extend across northwestern to west central South Carolina with soil moisture deficits and reduced rainfall. The SC Water Resources Commission coordinates the drought response under the 1985 act. Officials warn rainfall shortfalls of 2 to 10 inches statewide and urge conservation while forecasting a bleak long term outlook.
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