County and utilities prep for winter weather in SC
South Carolina DOT promotes the SCDOT 511 app and 511 calls for travel data. Aiken County Public Works Director John Dyches says crews will clear prioritized routes with motor graders and work 12-hour shifts to keep traffic moving. SCE&G and Aiken Electric Cooperative warn customers to prepare for outages and share outage reporting options and storm tips.
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Winter weather warns CSRA drivers to slow for ice
National Weather Service issues a winter storm warning for Aiken through Wednesday as 2 to 4 inches of snow and possible sleet cover roads. SC Highway Patrol urges caution on slick surfaces, advises longer following distances, careful braking, and avoidance of cruise control. SCDOT crews operate in 12 hour shifts with salt and sand to treat interstates and primary routes. Teddy Kulmala reports.
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Sheheen Seeks River Study and Agency Coordination
Rawls allies warned of a major external threat to farmers while Sheheen pressed for state funded river studies to determine sustainable withdrawals. He faulted agency communication and vowed interagency talks if elected governor, urging residents to pressure legislators for engagement.
Reporter Dede Biles Joins Aiken Standard Staff
Dede Biles named general assignment reporter for the Aiken Standard bringing years of North Carolina journalism experience to the paper. A native of Concord, Biles has covered diverse beats since 2013.
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