Wintry weather bears down on Aiken Thursday night
National Weather Service predicts a 40 percent chance of sleet or snow after 8 p.m. Thursday with temperatures staying below freezing and snow possible Friday morning. The S C Highway Patrol urges slow driving, extra space, and caution on bridges and overpasses as icy conditions loom and motorists are advised to use low gears and avoid cruise control.
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Early dismissal today for Aiken students observes two hour reduction
Ibanga Ws Today is an early release day for Aiken students as the Aiken County School District implements its monthly early dismissal. Each school will release students two hours before the normal dismissal time while faculty participate in extended professional development activities.
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Deaths and Funerals: Mildred Eubanks and others
Obituary notices list Mildred Eubanks of Greenwood Jean Dees Hall Aiken Montmorenci Tommie Hoff and Fred Santapadre Sr Columbus Ohio. death dates and funeral details likely included. Pure notice format reflects local newspaper brief memorials.
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Mildred Eubanks
Greenwood
Jean Dees Hall
Aiken
Tommie J. Hoff
Montmorenci
Fred John Santapadre Sr
Columbus, Ohio
Graniteville remembers deadly chemical spill five years on
Graniteville residents recount the January 6 2005 Norfolk Southern collision that released 160000 pounds of chlorine gas killing nine people and displacing thousands. survivors describe ruined town life mills closed, economy decayed, and lasting health fears as residents reflect on the disaster five years later.
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Graniteville
Sue Graham
Simhey
Council approves Project X incentives in secret terms
Aiken County Council on Tuesday approved second reading incentives for Project X including fees-in-lieu of taxes and a sale contract for about 50 acres with improvements. The project remains largely undisclosed due to confidentiality agreements, with final readings set for Jan. 19. Separately, a 5 acre rezoning on Southside to PUD for a wholesale hay baling operation was approved amid traffic concerns.
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Clay Killian
Killian
South Carolina
Council
Greg Szymik
Earthrise Enterprises
Aiken County considers 168M to 224M school upgrades
Six schools face major needs with options including new facilities away from sites. Estimated costs range 168 to 224 million with potential bond referendum discussed though not approved. Open houses and input sessions planned. concerns include capacity mobile classrooms roofs kitchens and HVAC across Aiken High North Augusta High Ridge Spring Monetta Leavelle McCampbell and the Career and Technology Center.
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North Augusta High
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Leavelle McCampbell
Jackson Middle
Aiken County Career and Technology Center
Rosemary English
David Caver
North Aiken
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