29 Jul 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2002
Page
1
A chart topping songwriter died after a fire swept his Clearwater home Sunday. Larry F Huff, 62, was found in a back bedroom by firefighters. Huff co wrote Easier Said Than Done with Marine William Linton, the No. 1 1963 Essex hit. An autopsy was planned.
The State Drought Response Committee and Governor Hodges declared extreme drought for 39 of 46 counties, enabling potential mandatory water restrictions. Aiken County remains not yet critically affected, with city water customers and residents largely unaffected so far as drought worsens statewide.
As Aiken grows, city officials adapt to a fifth year of drought by cutting back irrigation and using sensors to avoid overwatering. Horticulturist Tom Rapp says drought‑tolerant species like liriope and nandinas replace thirsty azaleas and hydrangeas, with water mainly during early morning or late afternoon to conserve moisture.
The Rochester Junior Rhinos edged Aiken Fire 1-0 in the Youth Soccer National Championships Under-15 division at Maryland SoccerPlex. Rhinos took the lead 11 minutes in when a cross deflected by the Aiken keeper. Aiken pressed late, forcing several chances but could not equalize.
The Energy Department aims to overseas produce first MOX fuel test batches at Savannah River Site in Aiken by converting 37 tons of weapons grade plutonium. Belgium may decide by August end on allowing a mixed oxide fuel facility near Dessel as part of the plan to eliminate plutonium and harvest commercial energy value.
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