Rain Shouldn't Dampen July Fourth Celebrations
The National Weather Service forecasts clear skies for the CSRA this Fourth of July with hot and dry conditions. Hurricane Arthur is expected to bring little rain, though a slight chance of afternoon storms exists Sunday. Forecaster Tenia Morrison urges hydration and avoiding peak heat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Where to keep cool in local centers and parks
Locations offer shaded cooling spaces at H Odell Weeks Activities Center 1700 Whiskey Rd hours Mon Fri 8am 9pm Sat 10am 5pm Sun 1 5pm Smith Hazel Recreation Center 400 Kershaw St hours Mon Fri 8am 9pm Sat 10am 5pm Sun 1 5pm Citizens Park Sprayground 651 Old Airport Rd hours Mon 1 8pm Tue Fri 9am 8pm Sat Sun 1 8pm Contact numbers 803 642 7631 7634 7761 provided.
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Heat safety tips from a summer afternoon spray park visit
Claire Little, nearly three, cools off at Citizens Park Spray Ground on Thursday afternoon. Officials urge hydration and air conditioned spaces, light clothing, cool showers, and never leaving children or pets in cars to prevent heat illness.
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Man arrested after traffic stop yields marijuana and scale
A North Augusta man, Quincy Valentino Dean, 29, was stopped on Whiskey Road for speeding when police found a black and silver scale with marijuana residue, a jar of green plant material, and another bag in a McDonald’s bag. Dean denied knowledge and is jailed in Aiken County. A text from his phone asked where to obtain a scale.
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Local groups launch drives and hunt applications
The Smith Group collects donations and school supplies for United Way School Tools from July 1 to 25 at 149 Crepe Myrtle Court. Savannah River Site invites applicants for its deer hunt on Saturdays from November 1 to December 6 with a July 31 registration deadline.
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Friends of the Museum supports Aiken County Historical Museum
The Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum backs the institution with funds for artifacts, display cases, publication materials, and landscaping. President Jim Eanes touts strong community involvement, noting 500 member households and annual lecture series open to the public. Annuity gifts and lecture fees sustain operations, with scholarships for USC Aiken history majors among outreach efforts.
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Mission trip photo from Philippines features Anne Ateca
Anne Ateca shares a submitted photo from a Philippine mission trip showing new friends made while serving. The image accompanies Day in the Life material for the Aiken Standard editorial desk.
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