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Hurricane Helene, North Augusta storm damageWRDW2 days ago
Here are the storm names SC may still see before hurricane season 2024 ends. Is your name listed?The State21 hours ago
2 dead, 7 hurt in Aitkin County crashKBJR1 day ago
Still drying out from Helene, SC Coast should brace for Tropical Storm Milton, NWS saysThe State12 hours ago
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Two dead in separate Augusta shootings, one at El Presidente restaurant in downtown
An Aiken man is dead after a shooting Friday night at the El Presidente Mexican Restaurant in downtown Augusta. In a separate incident early Saturday, another man was shot and killed at an Augusta apartment complex. Just before 8 p.m., Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the parking lot of El Presidente on 8th Street for a shooting, according to a news release. ...
'Tent city' emerges as Aiken Electric Co-Op brings in hundreds of linemen following Helene
Oct. 5—A week after Tropical Storm Helene tore through Aiken County and the surround region, thousands remain without power. But resources poured into the area late in the week, including hundreds of linemen from other parts of the country, and power is steadily being restored. Aiken Electric Co-Op has its "tent city" set up on Bettis Academy Road. The company is housing and feeding about 700 ...
Column: Aiken residents come together to weather Helene's aftermath
Oct. 5—The hum of generators. The buzz of chainsaws. But, mostly, silence. That's what I've been hearing. It's been a strange, eerie week since we woke up Friday, Sept. 27, to find our community devastated by the effects of Tropical Storm Helene. First, I'm thankful and grateful. We are alive, and our house and vehicles were not damaged. Seven of our fellow Aiken County residents were not as ...
Aiken's Choice 2024 awards banquet rescheduled for Oct. 11
Oct. 5—The awards banquet for Aiken's Choice 2024 has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 11. Originally scheduled for Sept. 27, the event was postponed due to Tropical Storm Helene. The event will celebrate winners and favorites from the contest at Houndslake Country Club from 6-10 p.m. It will be an evening of food, cocktails, dancing and accolades. Winners were announced in the Saturday, ...
Security Federal announces emergency Helene relief
Oct. 4—Security Federal Bank is offering a new emergency relief loan in response to Tropical Storm Helene, with loans up to $15,000 including "flexible terms and a competitive interest rate," according to an Oct. 3 announcement from the Aiken-based bank. The goal is to offer help for homeowners in the bank's market area dealing with unexpected expenses relating to storm damage, and features ...
Augusta extending curfew following Helene. What else to know about recovery efforts
During the Day 7 press conference Thursday regarding post-Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, Augusta leaders had three key points for residents around storm clean-up. Here's what to know. Curfew is now at 10 p.m. ...
Access to mobile showers available in North Augusta following Hurricane Helene
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – In the City of North Augusta, Dominion is generously providing access to mobile showers for individuals seeking a hot shower. There are 20 showers available for use between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. every day. Remember to bring your own personal hygiene essentials. The showers are located […]
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