Heat wave brings drought advisory across Aiken County
NOAA notes mid summer high pressure creates hot stagnant air with little rain. Farmers warn soybeans need water during bloom while cotton and corn face stress. Local runners advised to avoid peak heat and drink fluids. animals require shade and water. authorities urge mindful outdoor activity.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Columbia
South Carolina
Tom Earle
Aiken County
Earle
Acto Ken Akin
Aiken
Power Records Predicted As Temperatures Move Up
Utility officials across the Carolinas report new power demand records as heat persists. CP&L and Santee Cooper posted all time peak use between Tuesday and Wednesday, while Duke Power and SCEG set seasonal highs. CP&L logged 5878 megawatts 5 10 to 6 p m, surpassing 5667 megawatts the prior week. Santee Cooper hit 1334 megawatts during 1 7 p m Tuesday and reported 24920 megawatts over 24 hours ending Tuesday midnight. Duke Power ran 9829 megawatts late Wednesday, near its 9844 megawatt record from last January.
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Carolinas
Carolina Power & Light Co
Santee Cooper
Duke Power Co
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co
Cp&l
North Carolina
South Carolina
Ellison Clary
Raleigh
Clary
South Carolina Public Service Authority
Coastal Carolina
Wayne Morton
Moncks Corner
Duke
Dick Pierce
Charlotte
Pierce
Alex Coffin
Parrot Talks Back as Officer Checks Open Pet Shop
Aiken Public Safety officer Robert Snyder found an open door at Animal World Pet Shop and was greeted by a talking parrot. The encounter led to questions about weather and local sports funding arranged discussions at community groups.
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Aiken Public Safety
Robert Snyder
Animal World Pet Shop
Area I Council To Meet Tonight
The Area I Advisory Council will hear an update on student and teacher reassignment due to rezoning. The Kennedy Junior High School meeting at 7 30 p m is open to the public and will review the new Aiken high school construction and the Aug 28 opening plans.
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Area I Advisory Council
Kennedy Junior High School
Aiken High School
Governors veto trims USC Aiken library and arts center funding
Gov Riley vetoed 15 items from a 165 million bond bill including 123000 for USC Aiken library addition and a 90000 planning cost for a proposed 3 million fine arts center. Legislature will reconvene to consider overrides as others remain funded. Local officials comment on priorities amid economic concerns.
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USC Aiken
Richard C
Dick) Riley
Riley
House
Senate
Aiken County
Aiken
Usc-Aiken
Gilbert E. McMillan
Raiken
McMillan
Thomas E. Huff
North Augusta
Huff
Hart
Poor May Get Utility Bill Help
Washington AP reports Carter administration plans to provide 1.6 billion dollars in 1980 and 2.4 billion in 1981 to aid the poor facing higher energy costs. Funds would come from a windfall profits tax and aid AFDC SSI recipients plus state emergency programs. Eligibility would expand to all households under 125 percent of the poverty line.
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Washington
America
Carter
Congress
Christopher Edley Jr
White House
Edley
Aiken County Today Classifieds Highlight Local Opportunities
Local classified page showcases buying and selling listings, employment ads, and community notices from Aiken County. Readers find job openings, garage sales, and service offers across town sections. The page serves as a community bulletin board for residents.
Wholesale Prices Rise Sharply in July Amid Energy Surge
Washington AP reports wholesale prices jumped 1.1 percent in July after three months of moderation, led by energy costs. Home heating oil up 9 percent and gasoline up 3.9 percent drove nonfood items up 1.4 percent, while food prices held steady.
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Washington
Labor Department
John Early
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