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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1998
Page
15
Mrs Phelps says insurance will cover the loss but replacement may take up to three years as the hand carved Italian marble statues were damaged at the cemetery. Chuck Gallagher notes most destruction was cemetery property, not graves. Aiken County Sheriff seeks information at 642-1761 and Crime Stoppers anonymity offers potential reward.
Aiken public safety inspector David Turno warns of dangers as several mobile-home fires kill residents. He urges three feet of clearance for space heaters and testing kerosene heaters outside before use. Turno emphasizes working detectors, home fire plans, and safer practices for renters and manufacturers. Free fire safety home inspections are offered. recent Blackberry Lane fire under investigation. In 1998 SC reports 26 fire deaths, many in Feb to Apr, with alcohol or drugs involved in ten deaths.
Partly cloudy inland with patchy fog and temperatures dropping to the 60s and 70s. coastal areas may see isolated showers tonight. Tomorrow mostly cloudy with scattered showers or thunderstorms statewide. temperatures averaging in the mid 80s to low 90s. Extended period remains unsettled with rain chances Friday and Saturday and mostly sunny Sunday. highs and lows in the 80s and 90s, nights in the 60s and 70s.
Cedar Creek homeowners face a choice between connecting to a proposed city sewer line or keeping septic systems as New Ellenton weighs annexation. Council debates annexation, grants, water upgrades, and lawsuits with the Water Commission as they consider meeting DHEC pressure requirements and financing for future homes.
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