Drought status reviewed as rainfall offers a partial boost
South Carolina drought officials say last weeks 5 to 9 inch rainfall is not enough to end the drought. Drought levels remain varied with Barnwell at severe and other counties in moderate to incipient conditions. Committee to reconvene late month to assess long term trends.
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Hope Mizzell
Mizzell
S.C
Barnwell County
Abbeville
McCormick
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Aiken
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Oconee
Pickens
Anderson
Saluda
Greenwood
Greenville
Newberry
Laurens
Lexington
University of South
Lake Hartwell
Georgia
Lake Thurmond
Chris Still
NBC26
WAGT
Augusta
Aiken United Way distributes school supplies to district
Aiken United Way and volunteers delivered donated notebooks pencils paper and more to Aiken County schools. John Bradley principal of Aiken Middle School collected boxes. Officials note a high poverty student population and strong community support for School Tools.
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Aiken Electric Cooperative
United Way
John Bradley
Aiken
United Way of
Lindsey Rosenlieb
Muriel Carter
Aiken Electric
Community drives supply back to school needs
Carter notes United Way and volunteers support as Aiken Electric hosts sorting and distribution of supplies. District staff Randy Stowe and Tammie Newman praise business and individual contributions ensuring every student has essentials like glue sticks and crayons on the first day.
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Carter
Aiken Electric
Randy Stowe
Tammie Newman
Stowe
Readers invited to share back to school photos
The Aiken Standard asks readers to email or drop off first day of school images for publication. Send to sstone at aikenstandard dot com or deliver to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken.
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Aikenstandard.com
Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Gem Lakes residents demand road repairs and oversight
Gem Lakes residents met with Aiken officials to vent concerns over Moultrie Drive and Huron Drive. Developers and city representatives discussed inspection steps, punch lists, and potential causes such as water leaks and truck traffic, with a possible September inspection and a plan to install permanent patches.
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City of
Rich Decker
Jim Williams
Morris
Williams
Gaul
Kisner
Eisner
Town and Country Club Meets to Mark 60th Anniversary in Aiken
The Town and Country Club gathers Sept 6 at the Etherredge Center USC Aiken 471 University Parkway with 9:30 a.m. refreshments and 10 a.m. meeting Mayor Fred Cavanaugh will present a proclamation and discuss Aiken's future and take questions. Blood drive at USC Aiken Aug 29 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. contact 648-3227.
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Etherredge
Usc Aiken
University Parkway
Fred Cavanaugh
Aiken
Sheppard Community Blood Center
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