Snow causes early dismissal in Aiken district
After snow flurries lingered, Aiken County district officials closed East Aiken Elementary and other schools early to protect buses and safe travel. Superintendent Dr. Linda Eldridge said the move aimed to prevent icy roads and extreme cold, with Area 4 more affected. Parents scrambled to pick up children as lines clogged and weather shifted. Local families, used to harsher winter closures, noted the safety importance despite surprise timing.
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Cold weather tips to prevent frozen pipes during freezes
Homeowners warned that two minutes of opening cabinet doors to heat exposed pipes and running a small trickle of water at vulnerable faucets can protect plumbing. State Farm records show hundreds of thousands in damage from a single frozen pipe, underscoring the risk.
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McDonalds posts 3 percent revenue rise amid mixed same store sales
New chief executive Jim Cantalupo outlined gains after replacing Jack Greenberg last month as McDonalds stock slipped to seven-year lows. The firm reported quarterly revenue of 3.9 billion dollars, up from 3.77 billion a year earlier, while US and European same-store sales declined slightly.
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