Storms Cause Local Power Outages Across Aiken Area
Storms knocked out power from Pine Log Road to Quail Hollow with damage centered near Aiken and ward Jackson. Crews restored service by 4 30 p m after two toppled poles along Hitchcock Parkway and Silver Bluff Road. Aiken Electric Co op reported 30 to 50 affected, mostly 10 to 15 per outage with under four hours without power. City of Aiken and county agencies reported minimal damage and only trees struck by lightning and street flooding.
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Pine Log Road
Quail Hollow
Ray
Pine Log
Crosland Park
Aiken Electric Co-op
John Beckum
Aiken
Jackson
Hitchcock Parkway
Aiken-Augusta
Silver Bluff Road
Aiken County
Beware Heat Dangers During South Carolina Summer
DHEC warns residents to avoid overexertion in the heat as temperatures rise. Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and cramps are the main risks, with heat stroke being the most dangerous. Advice includes gradual activity, early morning or late evening work, loose clothing, frequent breaks, and ample water. Signs include headaches dizziness and fatigue.
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South Carolina
State Department of Health and Environment Control
DHEC
Department
Jim LaBonte
Office of Physical Fitness
LaBonte
CIA to Rotates Four Top Officials Amid Reagan Aid Debate
The CIA will transfer four senior leaders including the head of clandestine operations and the chief congressional lobbyist. John Stein shifts to inspector general, Clair George becomes head of clandestine operations, Charles Briggs moves to chief lobbyist, and James Taylor becomes executive director.
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Washington
CIA
Capitol Hill
Congress
Reagan
Dale Peterson
John Stein
Spy
Stein
Clair George
Charles Briggs
James Taylor
Peterson
Women Plan Summer Protest Against Savannah River Plant
A group named Women Against Military Madness plans a two month protest near the Savannah River Plant in July and August. The protest promoters, active at Seneca Army Depot New York, seek using Forks Camp Ground north of Interstate 20 for demonstrations. DOE spokesman Jim Gaver notes no DOE contact and no plant property use announced.
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Savannah River
Women Against Military Madness
Seneca Army Depot
New York State
New York
SRP
Jim Gaver
Department of Energy
Gaver
U.S. Forest
Forks Camp
Interstate 20
Savannah River Plant
DOE
Aiken County
Miss Drake Builds Confidence For Miss Aiken County Pageant
Susan Drake, a Clearwater resident and Midland Valley High alumna, has practiced trumpet and jazz to prepare for the Miss Aiken County pageant. She balances practice with classes at USC Aiken and plans a possible switch to physical therapy, while managing pageant fittings and wardrobe designed by local seamstresses.
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Miss Drake
George Seigler
Cancer Mortality Study Data From DOE and Oak Ridge Lab
The industry wide Mortality Study is reported by the CDC with data from the Department of Energy and Oak Ridge Associated Laboratories. The release highlights cancer statistics across sectors and notes oversight by DOE and ORA.
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DOE
Oak Ridge Associated Laboratories
No Suspect In Shooting
Aiken County Sheriff's Department investigates the Tuesday shooting of a 19 year old woman at her residence. Holly Hall reported an unknown intruder shot her in the arm around 10 p.m. She was treated and released from Aiken Community Hospital.
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Aiken County
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