Public Safety urges prep for floods as heavy rain bears down
Aiken officials warn residents to avoid flood dangers as potentially record rainfall looms. Lt. Jake Mahoney says city crews station cones and barricades, coordinate with sheriff and emergency management, and monitor for structural floods and downed power lines while cancellations and indoor alternatives rise across weekend events.
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Student killed crossing road in Aiken
Skylar D. Pennington, 16, an Aiken High School student, was struck and killed on Columbia Highway while crossing to reach her bus stop. The Jeep was driven northbound by 23 year old Mary Starnes of Graniteville, according to the Aiken County Coroner's Office. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. before the student bus arrived.
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Fiorina urges US take back government at USC Aiken town hall
Republican candidate Carly Fiorina told a packed USC Aiken audience that the government is too big and corrupt and called for reclaiming power. US Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Trey Gowdy hosted the event as Fiorina discussed infrastructure, energy leadership, and gun policy in the wake of national security concerns.
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Area Deaths Andrew Lewis Andy Johnson and Lillie Wade
Obituaries note the deaths of Andrew Lewis Andy Johnson of North Augusta and Lillie M Wade of Augusta in the Augusta area funeral notices. The brief list appears in the 6A death notices.
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Andy” Johnson
North Augusta
Lillie M. Wade
Augusta
Cloudy Conditions Forecast Through Five Days
The forecast calls for continued cloud cover with periods of rain. Highs near 66 and lows around 62 across the five day period. Expect unsettled weather with light to moderate precipitation and mild temperatures.
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