Aiken receives a light snowfall amid winter storm
Aiken County woke to about a half inch of snow on Saturday marking the first measurable frozen precipitation in nearly two years. Residents noted the rarity and beauty as walkers and runners braved the dusting, while connections to a larger storm lingered in the day’s chatter.
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East Coast Blizzard Cripples Travel and Hurtles Power
A massive blizzard with hurricane winds blankets the East Coast from the Gulf to New England, dumping up to 3 feet of snow and causing widespread standstill. Washington and nearby areas log 30 inches, while Harpers Ferry area reports 40 inches. at least 12 deaths linked to accidents. Ice and coastal flooding also feared into Sunday.
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Osbon to Propose Council Committees in Aiken
Mayor Rick Osbon proposes two new City Council committees to enhance transparency and streamline meetings in Aiken. He will introduce the committees at the City Council meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the City Municipal Building.
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City mayor aims to boost local business ties and reform committees
The mayor plans to improve relations with local businesses as a top agenda item. Formal committee meetings are hoped for within March. Development committee will be chaired by Lessie Price with Ebner and Merry as members to handle planning action items. Finance committee will be chaired by Dick Dewar with Homoki and Diggs as members.
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Area Deaths Eldon Berry and Others Ahmed Karlen Workman Downs
Obituary notices for Eldon Berry of New Ellenton David Charles Karlen of Yarmouth Port Massachusetts Gladys J Workman of Aiken and Nadine Elizabeth Brown Downs of Houston Texas listed in Deaths and Funerals 6A with brief identifications and cities.
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New Ellenton
David Charles Karlen
Yarmouth Port
Massachusetts
Gladys J. Workman
Aiken
Nadine Elizabeth (Brown) Downs
Houston
Texas
Wilson highlights school choice during Mead Hall visit
U S Rep Joe Wilson visited Mead Hall Episcopal School in Aiken to discuss school choice during National School Choice Week. He spoke with 11th and 12th graders and answered questions while touring the Aiken Prep campus, with additional stops at Chukker Creek Elementary and Jackson Middle School.
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Aiken Prep
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Chukker Creek
North Augusta
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