Aiken braces for heavy rain as Joaquin heads toward coast
The National Weather Service forecasts very heavy rainfall across the CSRA with 13 inch totals in Aiken and Wagener amid a Gulf moisture flow aided by Hurricane Joaquin. Governor Haley declared a state of emergency, a flash flood watch remains in effect, and residents are urged to avoid moving water and follow emergency updates. Public Safety lists flood-prone spots and a non-emergency line for fallen trees and flooded roads, with 911 for true emergencies.
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Joaquin
Chris Rohrbach
National Weather Service
Columbia
S.C
Nikki Haley
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Wagener
Rohrbach
Augusta
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CSRA
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Richland Avenue
Beaufort Street
York Street
Park Avenue
Valley Road
Kalmia Hill
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Tragic Aiken High Student Killed Crossing Road
Pennington was struck by a Jeep while crossing Edisto Road toward her bus stop and died at the scene. Starnes, traveling in the same direction, was uninjured and not charged as the highway patrol investigates the fatal accident. Counters and district officials offered support and counseling to students and staff.
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Judd Jones
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Starnes
Jones
Newberry
Smith
Aiken County
Aiken High School
Edisto Road
U.S. Highway 1
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