Former Aiken resident rides out Hurricane Matthew near Charleston
Devin Meek, a former Aiken resident now on James Island, described Charleston as a ghost town with empty streets and boarded up businesses as Hurricane Matthew neared. He stayed in his apartment to weather the storm, while others evacuated to Aiken shelters.
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Aiken County Schools Put Off Monday Opening Decision
The Aiken County Public School District has not decided whether to reopen or keep closures Monday. South Aiken High School remains open as a Red Cross shelter for Hurricane Matthew evacuees. The governor and Emergency Management Division must assess affected areas before a ruling. Residents should monitor media for updates.
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Aiken Rallies to Aid Hugo and Hurricane Matthew Evacuees
Volunteers in Aiken mobilized to help thousands of Hurricane Matthew evacuees arriving after South Carolina coastal counties evacuated about 1.1 million people. Donors dropped off goods at a Red Cross shelter and at Aiken Personnel Services while officials stressed welcoming evacuees. The piece recalls Hugo’s 1989 impact with 100,000+ homes damaged and 27 deaths, and notes historic relief efforts by local agencies.
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