Thurmond Dam drought plan eyed to halt water decline
Thurmond Lake saw a dramatic fall from normal pool in recent years prompting criticism from boaters and merchants. Officials discuss a drought plan with new trigger levels to alert the Corps and protect power generation which Southeast Power Administration has struggled to replace amid low levels and rising costs.
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Thurmond Lake
Corps
Parker
Ie Corps
Southeast Power Administration
Department of Energy
Southeast Power
Battle Over Power Franchises in Aiken Area
State Public Service Commission supervised dispute between Aiken Electric Cooperative and SCE&G over territorial rights in Aiken County. Leaders clash on annexed areas, city franchise decisions, and potential lawsuits while stressing community funding and growth impacts.
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State Public Service Commission
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Sce&g
S.C. 19
US. 1
Aiken
Interstate 20
Jerry Pate
Aiken Electric
J. Sidney Ballentine III
Aiken County
Pate
PSC
Cooperative
Ballentine
Sce&g J
33 Die In China Airliner Crash Near Shanghai
A Chinese airliner carrying 54 people crashed near Shanghai today killing 33 passengers and crew. No further details were released.
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China
Beijing
Shanghai
Special Education in Aiken District Expands Programs
Joanne Greer of Aiken County's Special Education Department outlines district efforts to identify disabilities and place students in appropriate classrooms. The system includes resource rooms, self contained classes, itinerant services, Pinecrest programs for autistic tendencies, and a child study center offering psychological evaluations. Parental involvement and teacher collaboration are emphasized for accurate placement and support.
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Joanne Greer
Aiken County
Special Education
Greer
Ms. Greer
Pinecrest
Special Education Department
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