Wedding in garage after power outage during Hugo storm
A minister recalled a couple marrying in the bride’s garage and parking lot due to a power outage in the Hugo aftermath. A battery radio supplied the music, refreshments were served quickly, and all were happy despite the disruption. Hugo killed 49 in Caribbean and mainland US.
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Georgia Bank & Trust launches GiveBack25 charity drive
In celebration of its 25th anniversary Georgia Bank & Trust Company will donate 2500 to 10 charities chosen by the community. Participants cast one vote daily from August 28 through October 31. Eligible charities listed at local branches and GiveBack25.com. For more information call 803-649-4240.
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City crews clean Woodside debris after comparison with other areas
City of Aiken data shows Woodside was cleaned repeatedly from March 4 to March 26 by city and Greenville crews, with 18 658 cubic yards removed on about 40 miles of roads. Independent Woodside contractors cleared about 7 400 cubic yards on a few miles. City total about 200 000 dollars, FEMA reimbursements totaling about 123 884.16, leaving remaining district costs of roughly 37 959.99.
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Greenville
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Woodside Plantation Property Owners Association
DSS faces cash squeeze as worker caseloads rise
DSS plans to report to the subcommittee within 10 days and weighs borrowing from the Budget and Control Board chaired by Gov. Nikki Haley. The department says it aims for no more than 24 cases per worker, while noting counties in need receive regional support as workers leave and caseloads shift. Matheus says workers exit shifts transfer cases, challenging efficiency though the team remains strong.
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Marilyn Matheus
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