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Power returns for most Aiken County residents following Helene
Oct. 7—The majority of Aiken County has had power restored since Tropical Storm Helene tore through the area the morning of Sept. 27. Fewer than 8,000 customers don't have electricity yet, but an influx of linemen from all over the country has arrived to assist Aiken Electric Co-Op and Dominion Energy crews. Dominion reported 3,808 of its 62,038 Aiken County customers remained without power as ...
'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 surrounding 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 ...
Augusta mayor addresses continued curfew, mosquito problems around town due to Helene
While many businesses have reopened and utilities have returned to households after Hurricane Helene, there is still plenty left to do in Augusta. During a press conference with local leaders Monday, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson confirmed that the state of emergency and curfew from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. are still in effect....
Helene live updates from Augusta: Florida evacuees for Milton directed away from certain cities
Following the devastation inflicted on the Augusta area since Hurricane Helene struck on Sept. 27, much of the city's power has been restored, most roads are cleared, some schools are reopening this week and public transportation will start running again in a limited capacity. Still, thousands remain without power and much remains to be done to regain any sense of normalcy. ...
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, ...
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