Fran Threatens Carolinas as State Declares Emergency
Hurricane Fran of 115 mph approaches South Carolina prompting Gov Beasley to declare a state of emergency and activate National Guard units. Evacuations reach about 500000 as officials plan for floods and power outages while emergency crews prep equipment and shelters across Aiken and Charleston regions.
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Graniteville
Bobby Mauney
Aiken County
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Mauney
Pete Frommer
Aiken
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ADPS
Tom Galardi
Salvation Army
Charlotte
Orangeburg
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Gary Stooksbury
Aiken Electric Cooperative
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Cathy Love
Voters added to rolls as Oct deadline nears
Aiken county reports 62 128 registered voters this year with 2 000 more expected before the October 5 deadline. Johnson notes each new signup sets a county registration record. Voters can register at Richland Avenue office 8 30 a m to 5 p m, by mail, post office, library, or state services offices under federal motor voter rules. Ballots may be submitted at the fail safe box on election day to accommodate address changes.
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Aiken
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Coastal residents prep as hurricane threat looms
Local officials and store managers report standby staging for evacuees while Pubix adds staff and staples to meet a potential surge. Bi-Lo notes calm as shoppers stock up. management would boost crews and supplies if the hurricane threat increases.
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Pub
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