South Carolina Flag Debate Moves Between Senate and House
Land, who helped draft a 1994 compromise later passed by the Senate, warned flag proponents would seek a bill table or filibuster in the House. House leaders pledged swift action once the Senate clears a bill. Proposals include relocating the flag to the Confederate monument or the Wade Hampton statue, with Black lawmakers and NAACP opposing the soldiers memorial option.
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Winter storm safety tips and American Red Cross contact
Do not underestimate cold and wind chill. Pack gloves, hat, jacket and blanket in your car along with a disaster supply kit. Keep fuel tank full and monitor advisories. a winter storm watch means possible, a warning means stay indoors. If you travel, tell destination and route, avoid leaving car, and stay visible. For more safety guidance contact the Red Cross in Aiken County.
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Aiken group plans move with new WSRC president eyeing site
Joe Buggy left WSRC executive VP to become president as Schwallie stays in Aiken. Plans include the Aiken Community Playhouse moving to Newberry Street downtown after a member survey by USC Aiken. The city pledges 1.5 million from its accommodations and hospitality tax toward moving costs.
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Aiken
Winter Weather Brings Snow Flurries and Freezing Rain Threat
The Savannah River Site Weather Center notes 18.5 degree low and 5.5 inches of January precipitation so far. Aiken County forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a low 20s tonight and northeast winds. Snow flurries and freezing rain possible Friday night into Saturday with highs in the 30s, gradual clearing Monday. Frommer warns of ice risks to roads and power lines amid ongoing cold.
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Seat belt push faces sixth Aiken County traffic death this year
Townsend, long a seat belt advocate and Aiken County coroner, laments the sixth traffic fatality in the county this year as a week of bad weather and forecasts of more snow and ice raise emergency concerns statewide. The period has already claimed four South Carolinians in crashes and underscores the drive for safer driving and increased restraint use.
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Professor visits Havana and Santiago de Cuba seminar
Dr. Hochel and colleagues participated in a Council of International Educational Exchange seminar in Cuba. They met government officials, professors, ordinary Cubans, and human rights workers to learn about Cuba’s economy, political, and educational systems. Despite embargo tensions, she found Cubans cheerful and streets lively with music and games.
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