Recall When You Wanted To See Sun
Weather pattern linked to Mississippi River floods and Midwest high pressure. Tim Barry of the National Weather Service notes a stalled front keeps cold fronts away, prolonging heat and rain in the Central Savannah River Area causing road closures and property damage.
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Aiken County
Savannah River
Tim Barry
National Weather Service
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Barry
Mississippi
Ohio
Louisiana
Midwest
Drought Persists as South Carolina Braces for Heat
South Carolina remains in drought despite brisk sales for ice and cooling goods. The Water Resources Commission placed the state in the lowest drought level as temperatures linger in the upper 90s and storms provide little relief. Local rainfall totals lag long term averages, with Greenville under a quarter inch since June 1 and Columbia well below normal.
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Water Resources Commission
South Carolina
Tim Dyar
Pendleton Ice Company
Commission
Linda McBride
Greenville
Charleston attorney offered as New Ellenton city counsel
Attorney Stanley Rodgers said a report he would serve as New Ellenton city attorney pro bono is not finalized and terms are still in discussion. Mayor-elect A J Hanna said Rodgers agreed to help on a temporary basis as the town copes with debt and a troubled five million dollar sewer project.
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Stanley Rodgers
New Ellenton
Rodgers
Holmes and ‘Thompson Law
A.J. Hanna
Hanna
Fantry
Lewis
Randy Shaw
Axel Adams
Tuesday Hanna
Derrick Not Optimistic Over Deficit
Rep Derrick doubts a significant deficit reduction package will pass this year as conference talks between the Senate and House stall. He notes potential five year deficit cuts starting 1995, but says the plan won’t reduce the national debt and favors downsizing the military, including closing Charleston Naval Base.
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U.S. House of Representatives
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D.C
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Qharsday
Aiken Standard
Cen
Derrick
Charleston Naval Base
Department of Defense
Charleston
Regional leaders form diversification initiative at USC Aiken
A Georgia and South Carolina group met at USC Aiken to spur regional economic growth. Rep Buller Crick of South Carolina helped form the Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative. Rick Toole of WR Toole Engineers was chosen chairman and Dr Robert E Alexander USCA chancellor was named vice chairman.
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Georgia
South Carolina
Usc Aiken
Savannah River
Buller Crick
D S.C
Rick Toole
WR. Toole Engineers Inc
Augusta
Robert E. Alexander
USCA
Transitioning US forces to a leaner military force
Rep. Derrick advocates closing bases to reshape the military into a smaller unit capable of meeting 21st century needs. He cites gaps in training as an illustration of why scaled forces are necessary.
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United States
Derrick
New Mission Cleanup To Keep SRS Humming
Rep Butler Derrick says restructuring the Savannah River Site mission will boost cleanup efforts and prepare for future nuclear needs. He notes consolidating tritium production at SRS could add about 100 long term jobs and position the site as vital to national defense.
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Savannah River
Rep
Butler C. Derrick
D-S.c
Aiken Sunrise
Call to share news at local desk
Readers are invited to report news by calling 618 2311 to reach the local desk with tips, notices, or story ideas for consideration.
Local Names Listed From Aiken Area In Court Records
Rosa Lee Abney Aiken Leon Dailey Aiken Henry Robinson Kath yrene Tankersley North Augusta appear in court or property records as part of a public notice listing residents associated with the Aiken and North Augusta area. The fragment notes individuals and locations without further detail.
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Rosa Lee Abney
Aiken
Leon Dailey
Henry Robinson
Kathyrene Tankersley
North Augusta
Aiken County School Tax Bills Increase Amid Standoff
Aiken County property owners will see an 2.8 mill rise in debt service to 35.7 mills this year boosting the typical home tax by about 8.60 for a 50 000 property and 11.20 for a 100 000 home. The funds fund Warrenville Chukker Creek elementary projects a new northeast Aiken middle school and an Aiken High School addition as part of a five year facilities plan.
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J. Lart Clark
For’s
Clark Sard
Warrenville
Chukker Creek
Aiken
General Assembly
Aiken County
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