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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1996

Page

3

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.

South Carolina Fran David Beasley National Guard South Carolina National Guard Bill Wiser Graniteville Bobby Mauney Aiken County Governnor Barrier Islands Mauney Pete Frommer Aiken Frommer ADPS Tom Galardi Salvation Army Charlotte Orangeburg Charleston Gary Stooksbury Aiken Electric Cooperative Sce&g 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.

Johnson Aiken Richland Avenue Highway Department

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.

Dave Horne Pub Bi-Lo Matthew Boyle Boyle

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