Aiken Electric Cooperative works to restore power after Helene
We saw Kord Williams, a 4th year apprentice, tackling damaged poles. First, he shut off the power. Then, he covered the wires and removed the old cutout. After that, he installed the new one and reconnected everything. “After I put the fuse barrel in and close it back in, they should have power,” said Williams.
Power returns for most Aiken County residents following Helene
Nearly 8,000 still without power per Dominion Energy, Aiken Electric as of 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7 following Tropical Storm Helene, on Day 11 without power.
Aiken County prepared for any potential damage from Helene
Aiken Public Safety administrators say so far, there are no impacts within Aiken County from Hurricane Helene, other than rain. But they are prepared in case there might be.
Aiken County Council moves forward on Helene cleanup, repairs
The Aiken County Council approved an emergency ordinance in response to Helene cleanup. This officially declares a state of emergency for Aiken County. It also allows the county administrator to make the decisions and purchases necessary for restoration efforts. Leaders also gave an update on the current state of the county.
Four killed by falling trees in Aiken County due to impact of Helene
The Aiken County Coroner's Office is investigating four deaths related to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.Authorities say the coroner's office responded to a ho
Helene latest: Aiken Electric, Dominion continue to make progress; free food available
Slowly but surely power is being restored across Aiken and Edgefield counties as crews continue to arrive in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. Dominion reported 7,078 of its 62,038 Aiken County customers remain without power as of 3 p.
Helene latest: Aiken Electric, Dominion making progress on power restoration
Dominion reported 8,583 of its 62,038 Aiken County customers remain without power as of 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6. In Edgefield County, 1,419 out of 7,565 customers are without service. The outage map indicates 6,
All Aiken County Public Schools will be ready for students, Superintendent says
Aiken County schools receive little hurricane damage, ready for the return of students from fall break on Monday, Oct. 14, ...
Man faces multiple charges after stealing police car, crashing in Aiken Co.
A man faces multiple charges in connection to the theft of a Lexington County deputy’s patrol vehicle and the pursuit that ...
Helene live updates from Augusta: Columbia County distribution sites closed Tuesday
Click here for the latest updates from Augusta Chronicle reporters covering the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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Authorities respond to major Crash on I-20 in Aiken County, Causing Traffic Delays
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are ...
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Senator Lindsey Graham visits Aiken, calls it hardest hit county in Palmetto State
After getting a visit from South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster earlier this week, Senator Lindsey Graham made a stop in ...
Aiken County holds press conference on Hurricane Helene recovery
Local and state officials in Aiken County held a press conference today sharing recovery details after Hurricane Helene.
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Update on situation around Aiken County
The Aiken County Department of Emergency Management says several areas of concern remain after Hurricane Helene hit the area.
Aiken County rescinds curfew; others still in place across CSRA
Augusta joined other local communities in ordering a curfew as the city grapples with hazards from a direct hit by Category 1 ...