Canadian air brings early fall chill to the region
A cold snap driven by air from north of Manitoba lowers temperatures with overnight lows in the mid 40s and daytime highs around the mid 70s. Meteorologist Bob Kurzeja notes the seven to ten degree drop from typical values and warns residents to use heaters safely as fires from portable heaters have occurred.
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Silver Bluff bands sweep at Mustang Classic with top AAAA honors
Silver Bluff High School won first place in Class AAAA with a 97.5 score and took best drum line color guard and drum major at Midland Valley High School’s Mustang Classic. Ridge Spring Monetta Wagener Salley and South Aicra earned other top awards as Silver Bluff prepares for Bands of America regional in Tennessee and nationals in Indianapolis.
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Big box proposals critiqued in Aiken planning talks
Developers and Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce representatives joined City of Aiken Planning Commission members to discuss an ordinance guiding large commercial developments. The chamber favors changes to avoid stifling future business, while the city debates a proposal from former commissioner Miles Hall.
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Hall quits over plan slowdown leaves planning seat open
Former Aiken Planning Commissioner Miles Hall resigned saying the commission lacks leadership and forward motion on a proposed big box ordinance. Ed Woltz challenged the claim, while Ed Grobbe was nominated to fill the vacancy as the council weighs the matter.
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FCC steps in to enforce national do not call list
The FCC said it will seek fines up to 120000 dollars against telemarketers who call numbers on the national do not call registry. The move comes after court rulings and a stalled FTC enforcement, with the list more than 50 million numbers strong and set to take effect Wednesday. Bush praised action to reduce unwanted calls while courts review the program.
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