Irma prompts SRS closure and high wind warnings across region
The Savannah River Site will close to nonessential personnel on Monday with barricades opened for essential staff. Aiken and Edgefield counties face a Monday wind watch with 30 to 40 mph sustained winds and gusts up to 60 mph, plus possible tornadoes and 4 to 7 inches of rain. Shelters opened for evacuees, Gov. McMaster coordinates support with Florida, and gas supply steady at major terminals while non-branded stations face shortages.
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Hugo Touches Aiken Area with Light Damage and Evacuations
Aiken experienced minor flooding with two downed trees across Abbeville Avenue and no major damage reported by Public Works Director Wyatt Johnson. Schools closed Sept 4 then reopened Sept 5 as many local meetings were canceled or postponed. Evacuees from Fripp and Hilton Head stayed in Aiken hotels while the Ark Animal Hospital sheltered 22 evacuated pets from Hilton Head including a housebroken rabbit and two Great Danes.
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Cancellations Loom as Irma Impacts Aiken Area
Aiken Technical College and services close Monday due to Hurricane Irma. ATC updates posted on the college site portal and social media. USC Aiken cancels Sunday events and Master Works Chorale rehearsal moves to September 17 at Etherredge Center. Hitchcock Woods closes Sunday 2 p.m. and Monday. Aiken to Ride event canceled. pre-registrants will be refunded. USC Aiken classes and events canceled through Tuesday 9 p.m. per university posts.
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Aiken's Makin' Arts Show Draws Crowds in Sunny Weekend
The 41st Aiken's Makin' filled Park Avenue with more than 200 vendor booths as locals and visitors explore crafts and fair foods. Hurricane evacuees from Georgia and South Carolina era residents enjoy the event while vendors report strong interest in handmade goods and regional foods.
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