Pets prioritized as evacuees receive help after Graniteville tragedy
Following a chlorine gas leak from a train wreck near Graniteville eight people died and thousands evacuated. The Aiken County Sheriff ordered the mandatory evacuation, with shelters and animal rescues taking in all pets and livestock. The Aiken SPCA and Richmond County Animal Shelter accept dogs cats hamsters lizards pigs horses and more with no breed restrictions. decontamination is not required for rescued animals.
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Graniteville
Aiken County
Michael Hunt
Sheriff’s Office
Michael Frank
Aiken Spca
Richmond County Animal Shelter
Loree Simmons
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Vivien Bunce
Wire Road
Augusta Animal Services Center
Mack Lane
Augusta
Aiken
J.C. Lexow
Flexow
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Emergency vehicles at risk after Graniteville rail clash
North Augusta and Aiken officials warn chlorine exposure during emergency response could damage patrol and line vehicles within months. City managers discuss liability and potential trade or transfer to Norfolk Southern while noting depreciation plans and post incident cleanup priorities.
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Graniteville
North Augusta
Charles Martin
Aiken
Roger LeDuc
LeDuc
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Martin
Clay Killian
Killian
Warrenville
Vaucluse
Aiken County
Hispanic population aided by bilingual staff in Aiken County
Aiken County officials describe efforts to serve a growing Hispanic population through bilingual employees and training. Public safety actions included Spanish language press briefings about the Graniteville train crash with translator Edgardo Gonzalez. Local officials note some Hispanics lack English fluency and highlight hiring practices at Gregg Division and county offices to improve communication.
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Aiken County
Graniteville
Aiken
Nancy Kieltsch
Aiken Public Safety
Edgardo Gonzalez
Aiken County Council
Ronnie Young
Avondale Mills
Gregg
Gregg Division
Young
Clay Killian
Killian
North Augusta
Charles Martin
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Businesses Strive To Return To Normal After Train Wreck
In the wake of Thursday morning's train wreck area businesses push to resume work amid ongoing disruption. Owners like Harrison Hardware, Midway Grill, TNT Music and Toby's Swap Shop describe calmer conditions, evacuation impacts, and helpers aiding residents while traffic rises and residents seek coping activities such as fishing.
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Wayne Harrison
Harrison Hardware
Warrenville
Langley Fire Department
Harrison
David Simmons
Midway Grill
Gloverville
Savannah River
William Trull
TNT Music
Toby
Langley
Trull
Effi Goff
Goff
Gregg Shipping
Glenn Campbell
Edgefield
Four arrested during curfew in Aiken County
Aiken County deputies arrested four residents during the curfew hours 6 p m to 7 a m. Lt Michael Frank said arrests were not curfew violations but show law enforcement will continue normally Otis Owen Warrenville was arrested for marijuana possession open container and driving without a license Angela Davis Warrenville was arrested for marijuana possession unlawful firearm possession and open container Anthony Dewitt Graniteville was picked up on an arrest warrant Elwyn Calicutt Graniteville was picked up on a bench warrant and driving without a license.
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Aiken County
Angela Davis
Warren Street
Warrenville
Anthony Dewitt
Maid Marion Court
Graniteville
Elwyn Calicutt
Breezy Hill Road
NFL Wild Card weekend heats up with decisive games
The Aiken Standard notes the NFL road to the Super Bowl tightens this weekend with Wild Card matchups on Saturday and Sunday. Readers are invited to weigh in on hot topics and local views reflect nationwide sports fever.
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Aiken Picks January Theme Orderliness
Lottery notes list Friday drawing results across Midday and Evening draws. Winning numbers include Pick 3 3 1 1 and 1 0 8, Pick 4 7 3 3 2 and 2 9 3 2, Cash 3 and Cash 4 results, Fantasy 5, Mega Millions, and Mega Ball.
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Aiken Standard contact and delivery information
The notice lists the Aiken Standard contact numbers for Newsroom Features and Sports, office hours, and staff email. It outlines subscription rates, delivery expectations, and payment policies including carrier billing and account cancellation procedures.
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Aiken Standard
Scott B. Hunter
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Aikenstandar1
Aiken
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