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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 30, 2001

Page

6

Mallory Swamp Fire Tops Florida Wildfires

Florida firefighting efforts cover 59 active fires including the Mallory Swamp blaze near Mayo, which has burned about 61000 acres of timberland and swampland over 16 days. Statesupply crews and guardsmen from multiple states join in, with 45 percent containment on Mallory Swamp and 35 percent on the nearby Koon Pond fire.

Mayo Fla Florida Tallahassee Gainesville Mallory Swamp Jeb Bush Charles Bronson Florida Division of Forestry Koon Pond Arizona Kentucky North Carolina South Carolina Mississippi Tennessee State Division of Forestry National Guards Walt Disney World Orlando Haines City Lake and Sumter Chuck Williams Florida Highway Patrol Palm Beach Everglades

Growth, Jail Staffing, and Budget Debates at County Council

County council discussed jail staffing for a new facility and input from the S C Department of Corrections. Officials noted 145 new positions since 1993-94 and a 30 percent growth in county staff, with focus on emergency services jail and sheriff's office. Debate covered DUI task force funding and whether to hire staff or rely on a contractual provider for communications and facilities. Plans to revisit at the next meeting.

Lonnie McCarthy Ronnie Young S.C. Department of Corrections Howard Sellers Sellers Ing Phil Napier

Drought relief seen brief as rain fails to ease SC drought

Meteorologists report about two inches of rain south of Columbia and along the coast. Experts warn drought remains severe statewide with only limited relief. Clemson meteorologist Dale Linvill notes crops benefited briefly but long term drought persists, except in Horry County. June forecasts show high temperatures and near normal rainfall, yet evaporation remains high.

Columbia Mizzell South Carolina Dale Linvill Clemson University Hampton County Newberry and Lee Counties Linvill Horry Midlands Upstate Clemson

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