Flooding, road closures hit Aiken County area
Heavy rainfall soaked the Aiken County region with 10 to 12 inches in the northeastern corner and 6 to 8 inches in the western part. Officials warned of more rain and issued road closures due to high water and downed trees as motorists were advised to avoid standing water.
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Maid Marion tree falls after heavy rains in Aiken
A 100 foot white oak named Maid Marion toppled at 2:20 a.m. on Marion Street during heavy rain and gusty wind. The tree, Clemson University’s No 1 South Carolina Champion White Oak, stood 100 feet tall with a 20 foot trunk and 160 foot crown. Neighbors formed Friends of Maid Marion to save it, while city officials reviewed its condition before removal.
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Area Deaths and Weather Brief
Area obituaries include Keith Patrick Smith Sr. of North Augusta and Ruth Gregory of Clearwater. The notice sits amid a brief weather update with a 5 day forecast and a rain decrease trend. Highs around 67 and lows near 56 expected.
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Historic South Carolina floods halt roads and rescue hundreds
Heavy rain flooded Columbia and other areas in South Carolina as emergency crews rescued hundreds from fast moving floodwaters. Buildings and roads buckled while boats and helicopters aided people trapped in homes and cars. Officials warn it may take weeks to assess closed roads and bridges statewide.
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