Ice storm expected with ice on lines and branches
Campbell warned of a messy ice event Wednesday with ice accumulation and 12 to 15 mph winds, possibly higher gusts, affecting daily activities. Salt stockpile was low after a prior storm as twelve trucks hauled 130 to 150 tons from Aiken to Columbia to replenish supplies.
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Meteorologist Kim Campbell Notes Significance of Event
National Weather Service Columbia meteorologist Kim Campbell says the upcoming event will be significant and affect people widely, warning residents to prepare for potential impacts and stay alert for updates.
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Usry outlines priority routes for ice response in Aiken
Usry says ice event plans skip motor graders for ice and focus first on Interstate 20 520 and then Highway 118 the Aiken bypass U S Route 1 and S C 19. Hospitals access remains a priority as crews prepare but rain delays pretreatment until temperatures fall.
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Aiken County Prep for Ice and Tree Cleanup
Aiken County Public Works Director John Duches reports staff readiness to remove downed trees and ice blocked roads. Chainsaws and heavy equipment are fueled and ready to clear routes, aiming to keep one directional travel where safe. County crews assist DOT with snow removal but ice hampers full clearing efforts.
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Payless Shoes 4 Kids program reaches over one million in gifts
Payless Shoes and partners have distributed more than 1 million new shoes to children in need since 2008. Malaysha Bussey, 10, eyed sparkly pink high tops and cowboy boots, grateful for new footwear. Maayan Schechter reports for the Aiken Standard.
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Officers investigate eighth 2014 South Carolina shooting
Investigators determined the final residence of the chase ended at a home owned by Satterwhite. No other passengers were in the car. SLED is probing the officer involved shooting as protocol. Public Safety cooperates with the investigation and has no further comment.
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Local utilities prepare for ice event and outages
SCE&G and Aiken Electric Cooperative mobilize 24/7 crews as winter weather threatens with ice. Outage reporting options include phone, online portals, and text alerts. Roads may be blocked by fallen trees. county and sheriff offices advise reporting hazards. Aiken Standard reporter Dede Biles notes utility steps and recalled contractors from the Northeast.
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