It’s budget crunching time in Aiken County. The Aiken County Board of Education votes to reduce $9 million. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.

Tuesday night, the Aiken County School Board will meet with parents to explain the budget deficit, and discuss preliminary cuts. Then, board members say they’ll go behind closed doors, and discuss cutting salaries. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has more.

According to a release from AAA, local and visiting motorists traveling in the Southeast this week can breathe a sigh of relief. Areas previously affected by gasoline outages; Atlanta, Nashville and the Western portions of the Carolinas, have improved fuel supplies. While there are still some pockets of gasoline stations without fuel, motorists should have an easier time locating gasoline this week. And more good news…retail gasoline prices should continue to drop.

Many of you are experiencing varying degrees of fuel shortages in your counties. The media has well publicized the difficulties in finding stocked stations. Many public safety entities have expressed concerns about continued supplies.

Many of you are experiencing varying degrees of fuel shortages in your counties. The media has well publicized the difficulties in finding stocked stations. Many public safety entities have expressed concerns about continued supplies.