Downpours and strong winds forecast as Hurricane Jeanne moves through
The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rain and gusty winds in Aiken County as remnants of Hurricane Jeanne pass through. Tim Hawks warns of a 100 percent rain chance today and 60 percent tonight with 30 mph winds and 40 mph gusts. The storm is expected to weaken to a tropical low as it tracks southeastward, with continued unsettled conditions across the region.
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Aiken
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Aiken County
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National Weather Service
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Aiken NAACP Marks 86 Years
The Aiken Branch of the NAACP celebrated its 86th anniversary at Friendship Baptist Church with a full congregation community turnout. Guest speaker Rev. Dr. James Coleman, pastor of Second Calvary Baptist Church in Heath Springs, addressed attendees as part of the commemorative program.
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Aiken
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James Coleman
Second Calvary Baptist Church
Heath Springs
Margaret J. Weston Medical Centers
Heath Ae
Deanora
David Walker
Trenton Man Killed Crossing Bettis Academy Road
A 45-year-old Trenton man Robert McCoy was struck by a pickup truck driven by off duty public safety officer Jonathan Nelson of Langley while crossing Bettis Academy Road on Sunday. McCoy died later at Augusta hospital. The incident occurred on the I 20 overpass in Aiken County near Interstate 20.
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Bettis Academy Road
Augusta
Robert McCoy
Jonathan Nelson
Langley
Aiken County
Tim Carlton
Nelson
Displaced residents of 1950 recognized
Aiken County honors mark the 1000th state historic marker and 27th in the county for those displaced in 1950 during Savannah River Site development. The dedication at St. Paul United Methodist Church in New Ellenton recalled communities from Ellenton and Dunbarton with memories from JoAnne Zobel and others.
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Aiken County
Savannah River
St. Paul United Methodist Church
New Ellenton
J.C. Lexow
Ellenton
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Roe seeks eighth term as probate judge in Aiken County
J.C. Lexow reports probate Judge Sue Roe who has led the service court in Aiken County for two decades seeks reelection. Since 1975 she has ensured estates are settled fairly after a death and reviews wills to determine the valid one. She oversees settlements for insurers and guardians in cases involving incapacitated or minor beneficiaries and presides over involuntary commitments for treatment.
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Sue Roe
Aiken County
Roe
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