Temperatures Hover in the 90s as Heat Wave Looms
Miller notes above normal temperatures for the region with highs near 98 in Columbia and 95 at Augusta Regional Airport as forecasts hint at more heat. He warns to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, hats, and limit daytime exertion while scattered thunderstorms can form with little warning and lightning traveling up to 10 miles from a storm.
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Reader call for public comment on Aiken Standard opinion page
Readers are invited to comment on the story at www.aikenstandard.com or mail opinions to Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial aikenstandard com.
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Aiken Standard reporter profile highlights crime and courts beat
Teddy Kulmala covers crime and courts for the Aiken Standard, joined the paper in 2012, native of Williston, and Clemson University alumnus in communication studies.
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Wagener police K-9 unit aids town with Xantos
The Wagener department boasts a Belgian Malinois named Xantos that can track a dementia patient, a suspect on the run, or stolen items. Officer Gray notes it is rare for a small agency to have its own K-9 unit and credits town donations for Xantos' purchase.
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Local law enforcement balances rapport with youth
Gray and Miller stress establishing trust with children in three-town jurisdiction. They urge officers to balance firmness with compassion, noting strict adherence to laws alongside humane approaches.
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