Hurricane Florence nears Carolinas with life threatening surge
Hurricane Florence bears down on the Carolinas with potentially deadly storm surge and 140 mph winds as states of emergency spread across North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia. Police blockades and road closures appear on major routes like Interstate 26 as residents prepare for the hurricane’s impact.
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Hurricane Florence prompts evacuations in Aiken area
NOAA warns Florence could cause catastrophic damage and prolonged power outages. Gov McMaster lifts school closures and state office closings and orders evacuations in Jasper Colleton and Beaufort counties as storm nears Southeast coast.
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U S marks 9 11 with somber tributes
Americans paused to remember 9 11 with tears and prayers as President Trump hailed a moment when America fought back on one of the hijacked planes. Victims’ relatives urged unity and warned against politicizing the attacks.
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Florence coverage free at aikenstandard com through Sunday
Aiken Standard offers free access to hurricane Florence related content through midnight Sunday. While Aiken County is not in the direct path, readers are advised of possible impacts and to monitor updates on aikenstandard com throughout the week.
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Area Deaths Passings and Funerals Highlights 4A
A list of obituaries for Lizzie Griffin Robert Raley Freddie Richardson Yvonne Lewis Robyn Corley Susan Antwine and Jodie Galloway across Aiken Williston Barnwell Warrenville North Augusta. The notices summarize funeral arrangements and survivor details for local readers.
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Lizzie Griffin
Aiken
Robert Raley
Freddie Richardson
Yvonne Lewis
Williston
Robyn Corley
Barnwell
Susan Antwine
Warrenville
Jodie Galloway
North Augusta
Weather Outlook With Thunderstorm Chance
The forecast calls for a 50 percent rain possibility with partly cloudy skies and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 90 degrees, lows around 70, and a six day outlook provided.
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Horses find haven from Florence threat in Aiken
Horses from Seabrook Island Equestrian Center near Charleston evacuate to South Carolina for safety at Highfields Event Center in Aiken. About 40 hunters and jumpers are housed under careful care with more arriving, while other local stables like Stable View report capacity to take additional evacuees as Hurricane Florence looms.
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Aiken
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Charles Hairfield
North Carolina
Wanda Shepard
Barry and
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Dede Biles
Lois Anne Daughtridge
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