Dorian grazes the Carolinas in hurricane pass
Dorian brushed the Carolinas with high winds and rain as it neared the Outer Banks. Four deaths were blamed in the Southeast, with thousands left without power and 1.5 million told to evacuate across several states. North Carolina declared dangers and urged caution as crews prepared for long outages and blocked access to damaged areas.
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Aiken County school board accepts superintendent resignation
Aiken County School Board voted to accept Dr. Sean Alford’s resignation after a three hour executive session at a special meeting. Board members Ahmed Samaha Tad Barber Rosemary English resigned. Samaha walked out, Barber and English also quit after the vote. Audience voices supported the resignations as board members faced opposition amid the upheaval.
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Aiken Center to distribute Narcan spray nationwide aid
The Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services will begin distributing Narcan nasal spray Naloxone free of charge to those unable to afford it. Distributions start Friday and occur weekly from 2 to 4 pm with no appointment required. Narcan, once prescription only, helps reverse opioid overdoses and restore breathing. The program, funded by a federal grant, aims to combat the national opioid epidemic.
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Public Safety urges patience for visitors driving in Aiken
Aiken Department of Public Safety asks residents and evacuees to slow down and heed street signs as Hurricane Dorian evacuees flood area motels. Evacuees from Hilton Head Island describe unfamiliar one way streets and circular intersections. Officers report no extra patrols yet but monitor downtown traffic and urge aid to newcomers without delays.
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