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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 2005
Page
1
The Aiken Standard's weather report shows 16 degree low on Monday, the coldest January day since 2003, with 12 degree record in 2003 and 17 degree in January last year. Meteorologist Al Moore notes a short-lived cold snap and upcoming warming trend with highs near 50s to 60s and mixed clouds through the week.
In Aiken County and 26 other South Carolina counties a wildfire danger alert has been in effect since the weekend. High winds and low humidity produced dangerous burning conditions with multiple brush fires including a house fire in New Ellenton on Talatha Church Road. Firefighters mitigated the attic blaze with interior access and roof ventilation. no injuries were reported. Red flag alerts allow outdoor burning if regulations are followed, and burning activity continued at Cock Wood area as of Monday with possible continuation.
Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt said his preparedness, including three extra telephones in the dispatch center, helped handle 97 emergency calls within the first hour after the Graniteville train collision. He credited thunderstorms in June 2003 for prompting the upgrades and partnerships that supported rapid dispatch during the crisis.
Aiken Public Safety officer Celina Bradley described pepper spray as highly effective causing immediate numbness. Debates over potential ignition risk arise as departments consider electrically-charged tasers to be used with alcohol-based sprays, with tests yet to prove ignition danger.
The Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling against South Carolina's anti abortion license plates, striking a challenge to free speech for abortion rights advocates and leaving the state to drop or add plates. Planned Parenthood called the move a win for free expression while noting the 70 dollar fee funds crisis pregnancy programs.
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