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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 2014
Page
1
Weather-dependent offices in Aiken may delay opening Wednesday as the Aiken Standard notes. The president will discuss feasible policy aims and national matters in the State of the Union address.
Graylyn Drake Williams of Warrenville died recently. Funeral services are pending with area funeral homes listing arrangements and local organizations noting his community involvement.
Five day forecast shows partly cloudy to snowy potential with daytime highs around 34 degrees and nighttime lows near 25. Accumulation uncertain. plan for winter travel conditions and brief flurries through the period.
The National Weather Service predicts 2 to 4 inches of snow possibly mixed with sleet across Aiken County with a winter storm warning in effect 11 a.m. today to 9 a.m. tomorrow. Meteorologist Whitney Smith warns the bulk of frozen precip likely Tuesday afternoon, with hazardous road conditions and possible power outages. Local agencies prep salt trucks and two 12 hour DOT shifts to treat interstates and primary roads.
Readers are invited to submit snow photos for publication in the Aiken Standard and check online for today and tomorrow's school and event delays and closings. The DOT sites provide winter road conditions and traveler information links. See SNOW, Page 12A.
Several CSRA districts announce early dismissals or closings for the storm. Aiken County public schools will start at regular time. Richmond County Schools close Tuesday and Wednesday. Barnwell 19 45 and Williston 29 close at 11 a.m. Mead Hall and Barnwell Academy have early dismissals. Mead Hall grades 1-12 depart by 1 15 p.m. Report cancellations to Aiken Standard by email or phone.
State Senator Vincent Sheheen met residents at Wagener's Little Bake Shoppe to hear worries about the Edisto River and recent water withdrawal legislation. They cited Walther Farms' permit to withdraw up to 805 million gallons monthly and pressed for public notices and stronger rules. Residents urged permits and hearings, drought curtailment, and input from state resources, with local officials pushing SCDHEC regulation changes and a Feb 4 council discussion.
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