Extreme drought grips region despite SC counties in moderate state
Hodges reports an extreme drought area stretching from northern Florida through Georgia into western South Carolina, while 37 of 46 South Carolina counties sit in moderate drought and nine in incipient drought. Clemson Extension's Charles Davis notes Calhoun County faces severe conditions for cotton, which accounts for most local crops, with rain potential yet uncertain. Davis warns of mixed maturity in crops and high costs, and Hodges pushes toward urgent drought relief requests.
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National Drought Monitor
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Charles Davis
Clemson Extension Service
Calhoun County
Davis
Plant tromia revival aims to spark local economy
Hazel announces a Brownsfield redevelopment plan for a century old textile site in Clearwater once a major cloth dyeing plant. The foreclosed property sold for about 366000 dollars backs taxes driven by decades of industry decline with state and local funds avoided. Senator Tommy Moore commends the cleanup and long term goals.
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Clearwater
Hazel
Brownsfield
Aiken
Cyrus Spradley
Tommy Moore
D-Clearwater
Progress Signals in Major Project Move Forwarding
Interim statements note visible signs of progress on a significant project. Officials emphasize tangible steps and milestones reached, underscoring momentum and ongoing work.
Frommer urges vigilance on missing children safety
Law enforcement official Frommer stresses rapid NCIC entry for missing children and warns eight hours after a report is crucial. He advises parents to monitor kids, travel in groups, know neighbors, and keep dental DNA hair and photo records for identification.
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National Crime Information Center
Frommer
United States
Virginia
Frommer Sai Frommer
Gas prices rise as supply tightens say experts
Roberts and Gibbs warn reduced supply drives higher pump costs while predicting volatile futures. They cite OPEC influence and weather among factors, noting prices may peak but could still dip. AAA Carolinas lists South Carolina averages for regular, mid grade, and premium below national levels.
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Gibbs
Roberts
OPEC
AAA
Carolinas
Gas prices fail to deter SUV and truck buyers in Aiken area
Regular gas averages 1.44 and 1.53, mid grade 1.72, premium 1.78 while two Aiken County car dealers report buyers still favor SUV and truck models. Harold Troutman of Ladd Britt Auto Sales says smaller cars and SUVs sell at similar rates, and Jackie Brown of Sunbelt Nissan North Augusta notes Pathfinder and truck purchases mirror other cars.
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Aiken County
Harold Troutman
Ladd Britt Auto
Aiken
Jackie Brown
Sunbelt
Nissan North Augusta
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