TalkBack on Parks and Debris Cleanup in Aiken
Readers discuss Crosland Park and Bonneview park plans, debris cleanup after the ice storm, and FEMA funds. The letter cites Woodside residents, city reimbursements, sidewalk mandates, and possible sales tax effects on local business. Call 803-644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with comments.
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Edisto River drought status raised in nine counties
The S C Drought Response Committee upgraded the drought to incipient level for Edgefield Aiken Lexington Barnwell Allendale Bamberg Orangeburg Hampton and Colleton marking the first drought declaration since April 2013 Aiken County totals about 8 79 inches of rain from June 1 to Sept 15 making it the third driest on record since 1925 Local official Kathy Rawls notes improvements only in the last two weeks amid ongoing extreme dryness.
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Drought prompts water withdrawal concerns in South Carolina
Local officials discuss drought impacts and water use in the Edisto River area. Rawls notes no state water supply problems, but agriculture draws attention as Walther Farms faces restrictions after a lawsuit by Friends of Edisto. The Drought Response Committee will monitor conditions as the drought persists. Maayan Schechter reports from Aiken.
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USCA students sign up as area agency volunteers
USCA students Shameeka Webster Amber Pate sign up to volunteer with Cumbee Center staffers and area agencies visiting the university to recruit help. Reggi Peterson and Joseph Berry coordinator Diamond Herbert discuss plans for community service initiatives with programs at Agape Hospice Anchor Health & Rehab Pepper Hill Nursing Center and Habitat for Humanity.
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School Bus Collision Injures Driver and SUV Occupants
A school bus and an SUV collided early Wednesday at Sassafras Road and Hillview Circle near Edgefield Highway. Three people, including the bus driver Mattie Young, sustained minor injuries. students aboard the bus were uninjured. Young faces a charge for disregarding a stop sign.
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Aiken Home Show and Edgefield Theatre Events Set This Weekend
The third annual Aiken Home Show runs Friday noon to 4 pm and Saturday 9 am to 2 pm at the Aiken Fairgrounds. Seminars by JD Norris include Roofing Tips and Electrical Repairs. Kitchen Craft Cookware will demo at set times. Admission is free. Edgefield Theatre Company presents Night Watch at the Discovery Center Friday and Saturday 8 pm and Sunday 3 pm.
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