Aiken Weather Sees Drought Continue With Friendly Forecast
City officials say rainfall is scarce and voluntary water use cuts may be needed. Engineering chief Morris notes the city is monitoring drought zones and coordinating with the state. SRS meteorologist Kurzeja predicts Sunday to Tuesday rain chances and hotter humid afternoons with scattered storms. Pleasant 80s days and cool nights expected, ideal for plants.
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Brian Frontroth
College Acres Public Works
Aiken
Larry Morris
Engineering and Public Works
SRS Weather Center
Bob Kurzeja
SRS
Kurzela
Lottery as education fund centerpiece faces uncertain details
The first term governor pushes a state lottery to fund education but the Legislature has yet to advance specific setup. Opponents warn of a blank check while NAACP leaders cite broader stakes, and critics question political damage over voting patterns. Ged urged Hodges to ignore the NAACP during flag bill signing rehearsal.
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Ennis Fant
NAACP
Greenville
Hodges
South Carolina
Fant
Kevin ‘Dings
Off
Ged
Moore
Young
McKenzie
Midland Valley
ACSO Sends Deputies to Myrtle Beach For Student Safety
The Charleston area ACSO will deploy school resource deputies to Myrtle Beach during graduation season. Lt Frank and Sgt Howard say the program provides extra officers to help students and parents with lodging issues, potential infractions, and safe rides. This sixth year effort aims to ease headaches for the crowd and coordinate with local police, with parents urged to call 800 922 8211 for contact.
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South Carolina
Frank
ACSO
Myrtle Beach
Sgt. Howard
County pond to host Olympic rowing training and racing
The county plans a guarded site near the boat ramp with a swim and picnic area and a storage building for water sports. The pond already hosts rowers from nearly a dozen countries preparing for international competition. The project initial cost is about 200000 funded by state aid and watercraft taxes.
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William Shepherd
Tommy Moore
James Roland Smith
LaVana McKenzie
Watering Restrictions Notice During Drought
A voluntary water reduction urges outdoors between 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., not both, with tips to conserve. Do not overwater or water daily, shorten each session and prevent overspray on pavement. Avoid outdoor burning and postpone other outdoor water use until rain returns.
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