Rowley resigns as jail director in Aiken County
Former detention director John Rowley resigns effective February 3. Interim supervisor Lt. Barney Eagerton runs jail operations and oversees the accreditation process while a replacement is sought. Sheriff Michael Hunt will decide soon on Rowley’s successor as the county continues the transition to a modern jail facility.
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Aiken County Detention Center
John Rowley
Sheriff’s Office
Barney Eagerton
Rowley
Eagerton
Michael Hunt
Aiken County
Hunt
Doris C. Gravat
Wire Road
Aiken
Pennsylvania
Aiken County Weathered Ice Storm 2004 With Few Scars
Winter storm caused fires from downed lines and heaters in unheated homes. One man remained paralyzed after a trapped limb incident. Hopelands Gardens and Hitchcock Woods fared well with little lasting damage, prompting praise for trees and local resilience.
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Aiken County
Mother Nature
Aiken
Hopelands Gardens
Lisa Hall
Hitchcock Woods
Harry Shealy
Woods Management Committee
Weekend outlook warns of freezing rain and ice
Forecasters predict freezing rain and sleet may grip the Piedmont area this weekend as temperatures plunge. The weather page notes a potential repeat of last winter’s ice event, with the risk centered from the Piedmont region into nearby areas.
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Piedmont
Chlorine protects Aiken water supply despite dangers
City of Aiken uses chlorine gas to disinfect drinking water across its four plants. Larry Morris of the Aiken Department of Public Works notes chlorine prevents waterborne illness and underscores safety measures, including a vacuum monitor, alarms, and respirators.
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Graniteville
Aiken County
City of Aiken
Morris
Aiken
Wallace and Tiernan
Business leader cites clustering as SC economic path
Lake City native Darla Moore told the North Augusta Chamber audience that private sector cooperation and innovation, not more government programs, will drive South Carolina growth. She urged a long term strategic plan, urged avoiding parochial regionalism, and promoted the Palmetto Institute's goal to raise per capita income.
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North Augusta
South Carolina
Lake City
Darla Moore
America
Palmetto Institute
Moore
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Gloverville
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Tom Hallman
USC Aiken
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
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