News Summary
A decomposed body of a female was found in Aiken County, triggering an investigation by the Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office. Simultaneously, the community is recovering from an EF1 tornado that struck Langley, SC, causing significant damage to the local fire department and roads. Thankfully, there are no serious injuries reported, as residents grapple with the aftermath of both incidents. The community remains focused on recovery efforts while police continue their investigation into the deceased.
Aiken County, SC
An investigation is currently underway following the discovery of a decomposed body in Aiken County. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office received a notification on Thursday at 8 a.m. regarding the body found in the 200 block of Blackstone Camp Road. The deceased is a female who was in varying stages of decomposition. An autopsy will be performed in Newberry to determine the exact cause of death. The coroner’s office and the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office are actively involved in the investigation.
In addition to the ongoing investigation, the community is also grappling with the aftermath of a recent EF1 tornado that struck Langley, SC, on Monday morning at 3:26 a.m. This tornado caused significant damage to various structures, particularly impacting the Langley Fire Department building. Reports indicate that the fire department sustained substantial damage, including wrecked bay doors and scattered carports due to high winds. The fire pump itself also suffered considerable damage, and access to some fire engines has been compromised.
Following the tornado, several roads were closed in the area due to storm damage. Augusta Road at Dunba Street, as well as New Holland Road and Farmfield Road, experienced closures as a result of debris and flooding. Price Avenue in Aiken was also shut down due to flooding conditions, urging residents to avoid travel on affected routes for safety.
Residents of Langley have shared their accounts of the tornado’s impact, which many described as sounding similar to a train, inducing considerable panic within their homes. The storm resulted in power outages affecting at least 42 customers in the area, and multiple trees across Aiken County fell, necessitating response efforts from local deputies.
Despite the immense property damage incurred, community members expressed relief that there were no serious injuries reported. Personal stories of loss emerged, detailing damage to vehicles and structures, but many residents noted their gratitude that family members were unhurt during the incident. The local schools in both Richmond County and Aiken County responded to the severe weather by transitioning to e-learning days to ensure the safety of students and staff. Richmond County Schools announced a Powerup Asynchronous Learning Day, while Aiken County Public Schools moved to e-learning, delaying the arrival of employees by two hours.
As the investigation into the deceased woman continues, the community remains focused on recovery efforts from both the tragic loss and the destruction left in the wake of the tornado. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office and law enforcement officials are expected to provide further updates on both the investigation and recovery efforts following the severe weather incident.
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Additional Resources
- Island Packet
- Wikipedia: Aiken County, South Carolina
- WRDW
- Google Search: Langley SC tornado
- Post and Courier
- Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina
- WLTX
- Google News: tornado in Aiken County
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