Stores stay open as power outages strain residents
Like McClung and Cato, residents praised Reid's and nearby stores for remaining open to supply food and essentials as tens of thousands lost power across the county. Aiken residents Mickey Morris and Antonio Green described waking to outages and stocking up with generators, candles, and basic essentials while waiting for power to return. Derrek Asberry reports for the Aiken Standard.
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Aiken County Deputy Reports Power Loss and Wellbeing Checks
ICE Captain Eric Abdullah says the Aiken County Sheriff's Office has not responded to many collision reports overnight. Deputies are prioritizing well being checks as 42,000 to 47,000 residents remain without power, stressing resource limits and ongoing response efforts.
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Blackout safety tips urged during power outage
Emergency guidance stresses not calling 911 for information and using flashlights only for lighting. Avoid downed lines, heaters or generators indoors, keep refrigerators closed, charge devices, and provide water for pets. Roads improve on main routes but secondary ones remain hazardous with falling limbs. stay home unless urgent.
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Power SCE&G mobilizes 1,200 field crews in ice outage surge
SCE&G and Aiken Electric Cooperative mobilized more than 1,200 field personnel and about 300 off-system crews to restore power after a winter storm. By Wednesday evening over 85,000 outages were reported statewide, with many in Aiken. Keller Kissam noted many downed ice‑covered lines and urged residents to stay clear of hazards.
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Power outage reporting instructions from SCE&G and Aiken Electric
Report outages or downed lines by calling 888-333-4465 to reach SCE&G or Aiken Electric Cooperative. Updates on crew progress are posted at www.sceg.com/storm or www.aikencoop.org.
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