Freezing Rain and Sleet Forecast Pressures Aiken Area
Forecasters warn of freezing rain and sleet across the day with icy conditions hitting Aiken County early morning and expected to continue. The National Weather Service issued an ice storm warning from 7 a.m. today to 7 a.m. Sunday for Aiken and nearby counties and advised against travel. Richard Charnock, NWS meteorologist, said icy conditions would persist from daybreak onward.
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Aiken
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National Weather Ser
Winter weather safety tips for cold days
Advice on dressing in multiple lightweight layers and wearing gloves and a hat to retain heat. Cover the mouth and ensure ventilation when using kerosene heaters. Keep heaters three feet from combustibles and refuel outside. Avoid travel if possible and travel in daylight if needed. Do not travel alone and stay on main roads while sharing your schedule.
Predicted winter storm prompts early Aiken printing
The Aiken Standard printed earlier Friday due to a winter storm warning for icy conditions in Aiken County. Some high school basketball scores and other news items that would appear today will run in Sunday’s edition to protect carrier safety and avoid delivery delays.
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MOX Facility Construction Awaits Permit
Environmentalists dispute a final environmental impact statement for the Mixed Oxide fuel facility at the Savannah River Site arguing the NRC report overlooks environmental justice. The MOX project aims to begin construction soon and reach operation by January 2009 with 1,820 peak construction jobs.
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Tort reform hearing links to Graniteville victims
South Carolina lawmakers prepare a public hearing in Columbia to study how tort reform proposals would affect Graniteville train derailment victims. Rep. Doug Jennings notes the session aims to scrutinize impacts beyond recommendations. The event, in Blatt Building Room 101, seeks broad legislative attendance.
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Mark Sanford
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Car Burglaries Target City of Aiken Areas
Officials warn residents after about two dozen cars were burglarized since January in Aiken. Capt. Ray Scott says many so called burglaries were thefts by opportunists who simply open doors with unlocked access and grab valuables left in view near shopping areas and residences.
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Aiken
Safety tips for preventing car theft incidents
A community editor advises readers on securing vehicles with steps such as locking doors rolling up windows removing keys from Igni4 Park in well lit areas and not leaving valuables visible. The piece notes never leaving a car running unattended and suggests using a garage when available.
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Iraqis vote abroad in first U S election day
Adim Altalibi, tearful after casting a ballot in Detroit, recalls relatives killed under Saddam Hussein as Iraqis in five U S cities join the home land election. About 26 000 have registered in Detroit Chicago Nashville Los Angeles and Washington with more in 13 other countries voting through Sunday.
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