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Readers are asked to submit personal Sept. 11 memories with details of where they were and how the events affected them. Submissions should be emailed to mystory at aikenstandard.com for possible inclusion in a commemorative edition.
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Weather alert as Hurricane Hermine nears Georgia coast
Strong winds and heavy rain are forecast across Aiken County as Hurricane Hermine tracks from the Gulf Coast toward Florida. forecasters warn of 4 to 6 inches of rain statewide with some areas possibly reaching 6 to 8 inches and gusts up to 50 mph.
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Reporting Power Outages During Hurricane Hermine
Staff reports instruct residents in Aiken County to report outages to SCE&G at 1 888 333 4465 or via wwwsceg com mobile under Outages and Emergencies. Customers can also activate text alerts by logging in to their accounts and texting OUT to 467234 gosceg for updates. Power, page 10A.
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Aiken County Schools Close Amid Hermine Weather
Aiken County Public Schools remain closed due to Hurricane Hermine with all after school activities and programs including adult education and Freedman Parenting Center canceled. Edgefield County releases students early and Barnwell County schools close. private schools also shut down.
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Savannah River Site closes to nonessential personnel
The U.S. Department of Energy suspends access at Savannah River Site for nonessential staff due to Hurricane Hermine. Weather forecasts predict up to seven inches of rain and dangerous conditions as the storm approaches the region.
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Storm hits SC as Labor Day traffic warning issued
Hurricane Hermine moves into South Carolina prompting flash flood warnings for Aiken and Barnwell counties. Authorities urge driving only if necessary as 4 to 6 inches of rain and fallen trees threaten roadways. Drivers are warned to halt for standing water and turn around.
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Karl Odenthal
Aiken Department of Public Safety
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South Carolina Highway Patrol
Lance Cpl
Judd Jones
S.C. Highway Patrol
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