Center Fire Destroys Storage Sheds in Aiken County Blaze
Center Fire Chief Jasper Morris said a Tuesday afternoon blaze damaged storage sheds and their contents at 2370 Columbia Highway, home of Broadus Padgett. Firefighters from Center, Tsureka and Couchton battled the fire about 40 minutes. the home itself was not burned and the cause is under investigation.
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Postal Rate Increase Reaches Standard Mail and Stamps
Ms Dudley explains rate changes across postal services raising standard and third class mail to align with first class rates for up to 11 ounces. Postcards and stamp cards rise to 21 and 20 cents while money orders drop to 80 cents. Box rental up to 22 dollars amid gradual public awareness.
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Dr Noble Receives Praise As She Leaves Aiken Tech Role
Dr Noble of Aiken County public schools departs her post, with colleagues lauding her leadership as an educator and citizen. Joe Dowling of the Career and Technology Center notes her major contributions to technical and occupational education, and DeVore thanks her for her college and community service.
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Hearing Sought On Auto Insurance Rate Filings
Columbia The state Consumer Affairs Department asks the South Carolina Supreme Court for an emergency hearing to compel hearings on automobile insurance rate filings. The Insurance Department says public hearings were eliminated by last year’s law, and filings before March 1 may be subject to hearings. The industry backs the Insurance Department, citing potential delays and market disruption.
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Frigid spell to ease with brief warm-up on tap
After two nights in the teens the region will see a 32 degree low, a brief warming trend follows as the cold mass moves east. Meteorologist Matt Parker notes January highs around 56 and lows near 32, then a warmup into the 50s and 60s. South Carolina Electric and Gas records a winter electricity peak as residents stay warm, with guidance issued on thermostat control and energy-saving steps.
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South Carolina Electric and Gas
Senate impeachment trial for Clinton vote to censure rather than remove
The trial outlook centers on a possible long process into mid February with senators weighing whether to remove Bill Clinton. Key figures Sen Larry Craig and Sen Robert Byrd signal mixed positions while leaders discuss opening arguments and witness lists amid debate on censuring the president.
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Hollings Urges Quick Resolution of Clinton Impeachment
Sen Ernest Fritz Hollings of South Carolina favors a speedy end to Clinton's impeachment battles. He avoided committing to full or abbreviated trials, calling the process a tedious kidney stone, and warned a long, vitriolic trial could hinder Republicans seeking a two thirds conviction for perjury and obstruction of justice.
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Ernest “Fritz” Hollings
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Clinton
Hollings
White House
Daschle Says No Formal Proposals In Closed-Door Talks
Daschle told reporters at day's end that neither he nor Lott would present formal proposals in separate closed-door caucuses of the Senate.
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