Storm outages hit Aiken Edgefield counties briefed
Power outages disrupted residents in Aiken and Edgefield counties as strong storms moved through. Aiken Electric Cooperative tracked outages near Martintown Road Garrett Road, restored by 11 pm. SC Electric & Gas said 2400 customers across Stiefel town Graniteville and Clearwater lost power, with 80 percent restored by 10 pm and all by midnight. وع
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Aiken
Edgefield
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Martintown Road
Garrett Road
South Carolina Electric & Gas
Kathy Love
Stiefeltown
Graniteville
Clearwater
Salley alleges serpent attack as husband questioned by deputies
A 43 year old Salley woman told Aiken County deputies Monday that her husband brought a snake into their home and fed it, prompting a Probation Court evaluation. Deputies referred her to Animal Control. Also reported were stolen Shakespeare fishing poles from a Wagener garage, a car burglary on Aiken Boulevard, a window air conditioner theft from Southern Motors, vandalism from a RV incident damaging sunflowers, a burglary on Storm Branch Road with coins, and a car theft of a planner containing money and IDs.
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Salley
Aiken County
Southern Motors
Sheriff's Office
Eld
Storm Branch Road
Langley Pond Road
Winn Dixie Wins Customer Points After Tornado Scare
During last week's tornado warning crowds at Winn Dixie received free cookies for children and parents as fear eased. The gesture boosted goodwill and calm amid twister warnings.
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Winn Dixie
DOT Corrections On US 278 Signals And Barriers
The South Carolina Department of Transportation corrected incorrect details in Tuesday’s edition about US 278. A signal ahead light will be placed at Silver Bluff Road, a flashing signal at Pine Log Road, and a barrier around the S. 125 overpass in Jackson contingent on local funding. DOT will also replace reflective markers on US 278 and apologizes for the error.
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S.C. Department of Transportation
Silver Bluff Road
US. 278
Pine Log Road
DOT
Jackson
Aiken approves AWOS weather system for airport
After months of talks, Aiken City Council approves 80,197 for an automated weather system at Aiken Municipal Airport. The AWOS will give pilots local weather data, with a total bid of 96,457 including spare parts and maintenance. A 50 percent grant from the state helps fund the project, with city funds of 40,098 from airport holding funds.
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D.C
The
Aviation Commission
Bill Huggins
S.C
Michael Anaclerio
Aiken scholars excel in foreign language study
Aiken County students showcase mastery across German Spanish and French programs. Martin Sheehan and Tina Rakkhit top state German rankings, Tina winning a four week Germany trip. Gabriela Palacios secures state first in Spanish and third nationally. Yolanda Vinson leads in National French results.
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Aiken County
Aiken High School
S.C
American Association of Teachers of German
Martin Sheehan
Aiken High
Tina Rakkhit
South Aiken High School
AHS
Tina
Germany
Art Lader
Helene Zimmer-Lowe
Gabriela Palacios
South Aiken High
Yolanda Vinson
Midland Valley High
Lee Mangiante
One Stop Job Shops Open in Aiken County
Two new One-Stop Employment and Training Career Resource Centers opened in Aiken County on Tuesday. Located at the Employment Security Commission office on Richland Avenue and at Aiken Technical College along the Aiken Augusta Highway, the centers offer free internet access, resume tools, and job listings from local to national levels. A dedicated staffer will assist those uneasy with computers, with centers funded by the Lower Savannah Council of Governments.
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Sharon Taylor
Sam Jordan
Lower Savannah
Aiken County
Employment Security ‘Commission
Richland ‘Avenue
Aiken Technical College
Aiken-Augusta
Aiken
ATC
Technical College
Lower
Savannah
Council of Govern
Guardsmen earn high state award for tornado aid
Local members of the South Carolina National Guard earned a high state award for aid after a tornado struck Edgefield County. The 122nd Engineer Battalion led road clearance in Garrett Road and surrounding areas, with 60 guardsmen from Graniteville Edgefield and McCormick aiding in debris removal. The medal ceremony followed a 12 mile unit competition at Clark Hill Training Center near Lake Thurmond.
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S.C. National Guard
Edgefield County
Clark Hill
Lake Thurmond
Michael Washington
122Nd Engineer Battalion
Edgefield
Ronnie Allen
Graniteville
Garrett Road
Allen
McCormick
Seniors Celebrate Annual Picnic At South Aiken Presby Church
About 100 senior citizens gathered Tuesday at South Aiken Presbyterian Church for the Aiken Area Council of Aging annual picnic. The event, held for over 20 years by five site food councils in the area, featured entertainment by the Red Cross Youth Group and Forever Young, with chicken dinners served after.
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South Aiken Presbyterian Church
Aiken Area
Ms. Mulherin
Red Cross
Forever Young
Gloverville Baptist Church
Eloise Martin
Aiken
Council For
Maggie Turner
Warrenville
Gloverville
Wagoner
Bath
North Augusta
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By Thomas Smith
Ron Baxley
Guardsmen
Scott Webster
Linda Opfer
Eldora Williams
Florie Si ‘Smith
Council On Aging
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