Winter Weather Triggers Sharp Rise in Aiken Traffic Accidents
Traffic incidents spiked after winter weather as the Aiken Department of Public Safety reports 25 crashes between Wednesday and Friday this week, up from 1 last week. Authorities note ice and snow contributed, with extra officers patrolling and shifted crews to handle caseloads. A 2000 Ford Explorer Sport rolled over on SC 118 due to ice, but all four occupants wore seatbelts and were uninjured.
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David Turno
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North Augusta
Roy L. Barton
Contested Yucca Mountain Nuclear Dump Faces Local Debate
Community critics fear increased nuclear traffic on a 70 mph two lane road near Amargosa while supporters led by veterans argue the site risks water and safety. Nevada officials sue over water rights and EPA standards as Congress eyes a 2010 opening with 58 billion projected costs.
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Snow days to be made up on MLK and Presidents Day
Aiken County public schools will schedule make-up days on Martin Luther King Day January 21 and Presidents Day February 18 after weather closed schools for two days. Officials say only holiday workdays will be adjusted and teachers’ contractual days remain unchanged.
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Aiken County Public
Linda Eldridge
Hodges Campaigns for Lottery Amid Political Blockade
Hodges who ousted Beasley to win in 1998 pushed a voter approved lottery plan with hopes of funding college tuitions. Republicans church leaders and the state’s largest paper opposed it citing gambling risks. lawmaking hinges on a separate spending bill.
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David Beasley
General Assembly
Columbia
Erwin- Penland Inc
Greenville
Governor's Office
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South Carolina Lottery Faces Delays and Scrutiny Ahead of Start
The South Carolina Education Lottery set to launch with four scratch off games on Monday faces delays due to equipment installs and contractor issues. Questions about salaries and FOIA lawsuits shadow the rollout as officials forecast potential $26 million in lost revenues if the numbers game misses its March deadline.
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Hogan Brown
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Kevin Geddings
Hodges
Green Beret Sergeant Killed in Afghanistan Ambush
At a Tampa news conference General Franks said Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Ross Chapman of San Antonio, a Green Beret, was killed in an ambush after meeting Afghan tribal leaders with a CIA officer. The CIA official was evacuated. Small arms fire occurred as the group dispersed from the meeting site.
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Tampa
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South Carolina declares state of emergency over winter storm
Snowfall across the state led to more than 2600 automobile accidents since the storm began. National Guard activated with 88 members assisting stranded drivers. Gov Hodges declared the emergency Thursday and the Emergency Operations Center was returned to normal Friday, ready to reactivate if needed.
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Joe Farmer
State Emergency Preparedness Division
Jim Hodges
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