Aiken Officials Brace for Weekend Storm After Severe Weather
Officials report no deaths or major wrecks from Thursday’s severe thunderstorm and Friday’s rain while urging precautions. Power outages affected over 1,600 residents after floods earlier in the week. responders handled downed trees on major roads as City and County agencies prepare for the weekend and warn to seek shelter during storms.
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Hot July forecast shows isolated storms and heat
July weather outlook from the National Weather Service predicts partly cloudy skies with a high near 88 and a chance of storms. Aiken area may reach low 90s with 20 percent rain chances, southwest winds near 13 mph. Sunday and Monday expect high 80s, 50 percent rain, light winds. Public officials warn on tree fallen power lines and urge prompt outage reporting. Derrek Asberry reports for the Aiken Standard.
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NAMES AND NOTES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT AND HONOR ROLL
Annelise Shick won the Beginner Preteen S C Pageant on March 21 earning a berth to attend Notre Dame University for twirling nationals in July representing South Carolina. Baton coach Hope Ham leads Revolutions Baton Academy in North Augusta. Busbee Corbett Elementary named many students to the all A honor roll including Bryson Alexander Shealey Jordan ShaVaughn Baker Barbara Elizabeth Gantt and dozens more listed.
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Notre Dame University
South Carolina
Hope Ham
Revolutions Baton Academy
North Augusta
Busbee Corbett Elementary
Bryson Alexander Shealey
Jordan ShaVaughn Baker
Barbara Elizabeth Gantt
Maleah Alto
Jadelle Hicks
Kaleb Omar Shaw
Devin James Vinson
Olivia Faith Anderson
Raney Lane Burnett
Lauren Taite Driggers
Madison Catherine McNair
Brenna Logan Nunn
Warren O’sheild Walden
Ayden T. Franks
Christopher Allen Hartley
Tyshawna
Denise James
Drew Allen
Kenneth Young
Lauren Elizabeth Allen
Natalie Nicole Boles
Aubrey Michelle Farr
Paisely
Brielle Hammonds
Katherine Darlene Johnson
Avona Loranda Oliver
Kayla Nicole Painter
Miracle Shir- Lae Pough
Charles Gabriel Smith
Braley
Ray Wallace
Ava Brooklyn Yon
Dallas DeWayne Burge
Ivy Chen
Claire Kinsley Collum
Joshua Dylan Nunn
Ava Marie Boles
Dekai
Jayvion Corley
Malcolm Jamal Glea
Katlyn Ileesha Brown
Jordan Grace Burkett
Alora Ann Chmarouski
Madison Ruth Graffis
Mallory Claire Hammett
Ava Marie Hammonds
Chelsey Lynn Jordan
Ellah Kaden Neeley
Riley Dakota Nisbet
Dean J’mere Sapp
Quentin Jerome Sims
Garrett Lee Stone
Aiden Zachery Turner
Landon James Williams
Augusta VA highlights better access and care initiatives
At Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta the summer of service event spotlighted improved access to care and a new call center. Director Maria Andrews, four months in role, aims to cut wait times and expand services from spinal cord to mental health while aligning staff and data to meet demand across Georgia and South Carolina.
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Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Augusta
Georgia
South Carolina
Andrews
Charlie Norwood
Gary Bronson
Atlanta
Columbia
Tim Prendergast
Aiken
Zumbathon and Bark in the Park Benefit Augusta Events
A local Zumbathon benefits Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS at 1 30 p m July 1 at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center 1700 Whiskey Road with Bobbie Farmer and Katrina Waters instructing and a $10 entry. Bark in the Park with the Augusta GreenJackets runs 4 to 7 p m July 12 at Lake Olmstead Stadium 78 Milledge Road featuring adoptable dogs and giveaways. For details visit letlovelive org or email contacts.
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Whiskey Road
Augie
Bobbie Farmer
Katrina Waters
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Albrecht Center For Animal Welfare
Augusta
Lake Olmstead Stadium
Milledge Road
Letlovelive.org
Greeneway to add amenities and repair work planned in North Augusta
North Augusta's Greeneway reopens after delays with a new fitness area on the trail and a $164,777 bid for slip lining a potential problem culvert. The city previously faced a $975,885.08 bill from a culvert collapse. Repairs may affect access around the Fourth of July weekend while repair stations and future expansions are explored by city officials and the Friends group.
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Lark Jones
Rick Meyer
Meyer
Friends of the Greeneway
Riverview Park
Dy Jordan
Bergen Road
Alta
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