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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 2008
Page
14
Climatologist Wes Tyler reviews a century of records to determine the hottest Aiken summer by three measures: average highs, days above 100, and record highs. He cites 1902 1954 1983 as candidates and doubts 2008 will rank among the hottest, noting typical hot dry summers with brief rain chances.
Traffic through the area will be slowed during two days of roadwork. Motorists can use most of Dougherty Road but will detour onto Owens Street to bypass a busy intersection and emerge back on Dougherty Road. Detours and signs will direct drivers, with speed limits adjusted. Officials urge caution in the work zone. Contact Karen Daily at kdaily@aikenstandard.com.
Taylor said the move shifts from family entrepreneurial style to a professional management company with Darrow Group. The holding company, owning 10 dealerships across Illinois, North Carolina and Georgia, plans to expand stalls and staff while building a new facility at the location. Bob Richards anticipated construction finishing in about two to two and a half years. Toyota remains a strong product line in their portfolio.
The Aiken County Public Library offers Paws to Read to help children from kindergarten through fifth grade practice reading with a therapy dog. Sessions last 20 minutes from June 12 to July 3, with weekly time slots. Call 642-7585 or visit the circulation desk to register.
Aiken County experiences moderate drought with below normal rainfall and high evaporation. Statewide water restrictions intensify across several counties as farmers face crop stress and uncertain summer rainfall outlook. SCDrought meeting set for June 30 to review actions and water supplies. Contact Rachel Johnson.
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