Weather lifts toward 90s as heat persists
South Carolina faces only slight relief as temperatures may dip mid week but stay in the upper 80s to 90s. Meteorologists warn no major systems are seen, with scattered thunderstorms and heavy heat driving grass fires and power outages across Spartanburg and surrounding counties. Utility and emergency officials report downed trees, outages affecting thousands, and rapid, transient storms.
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Spartanburg
Spartanburg County
Shirley Hill
Duke Power
Spartan
Angela Ballard
Robbins
Barr
Newbertrict Forester
Bidding Procedures In Aiken City And County
The city of Aiken and Aiken County outline their bidding rules to procure goods and services. City and county regulations mostly align with state limits, with oral bids for small sums and formal written bids required for mid-range purchases. Officials note variations in thresholds and approval requirements, including administrative purchase orders for very small spends.
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Aiken
Aiken County
South Carolina
Steven Thompson
Thompson
William Shepherd
Shepherd
Clinton on Narrow Bridge Of No Return Politics
Honolulu report details President Clinton’s DMZ journey and a beachside contrast with Chelsea amid calls for North Korea nuclear inspections. Clinton recalled standing on the Bridge of No Return and voiced hope for future Korean reconciliation while underscoring U S commitment in Asia.
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Bridge of No Return
Chelsea
Linton
Ritts
North
Dmz
United States
Asia
North Korea
News tip lines and contact details list
Readers are invited to call or write with tips at 518-2311 or via listed names including 4.B. Adams in Germany Mary T. Durham, Jackson Rufus Hamblin in Belvedere Robert Holder in Barnwell Toe Mims Washington D C Tyrone Morgan in Springfield John H Nuzum in Aiken Bernice Raysor in Blackville See Page 104 for details.
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Germany
Mary T. Durham
Jackson
Rufus Hamblin
Belvedere
Robert Holder
Barnwell
Toe Mims
Washington, D.C
Tyrone Morgan
Springfield
John H. Nuzum
Aiken
Bernice Raysor
Blackville
Riley Says Campbell Seeks Panel Control Over Redevelopment
Riley accuses Gov Campbell of steering a panel for Charleston naval redevelopment after a Riley backed chair election. Keith Summey, a Republican, was chosen leader 22-11 by the Trident BEST Policy Committee. Riley and Charleston leaders say Campbell pushed Royall, tied to the State Ports Authority, to gain control, undermining local independence.
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Charleston
Joe Riley
Carroll
Campbell
Riley
Keith Summey
Trident Best
Sammey
Robert Royall
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National Bank of South Carolina
State Ports Authority
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Des Moines Flood Knocks Out Utilities Nationwide
Des Moines faces widespread outages as the Mississippi and tributaries flood the region. A water plant serving about 250 000 people shut Sunday, 30 000 lost power, and seven substations were inundated. Gov Branstad called it unprecedented while federal relief expanded to 132 counties in the Midwest. Forecasters warn of more heavy rain as authorities evacuate areas and prepare for continued outages.
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Mississippi
Midwest
Raccoon
Terry Branstad
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
White House
al Gore
St Loui
St Louis
New Ellenton System Operator Might Quit
New Ellenton may face sewer system disruption as Patrick Environmental Services threatens to quit over $8,000 unpaid since February. The Lexington company could pull out at month end, risking hundreds of gallons of untreated wastewater. The town, in 1992, has financial troubles and seeks state funds to keep the operator.
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Patrick Environmental Services
Wayne Patrick
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