December rains boost Lake Hartwell levels
CLEMSON --- December rain has brought Lake Hartwell up nearly four feet from its recent low and officials aren't having to release any water from the lake to meet downstream needs.
Lake Hartwell is now up 3.73 feet from its Dec. 9 low, the Greenville News reports. The year-end level of 641.26 feet is 18.74 feet below full pool for the lake, which Georgia and South Carolina share.
Recent rain downstream has also allowed workers to stop releasing water from Lake Hartwell. Officials say they hope to keep holding the lake's water for at least three weeks.
Forecasters say at least two storms could affect the area around the lake in the next week.
Ravenel co-defendant released from prison
CHARLESTON --- The co-defendant of former state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel has been released from a federal prison in Florida.
Michael Miller, 27, was released Monday from the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex, federal officials told The Post and Courier of Charleston. He began his prison term for one count of conspiracy with intent to distribute cocaine in May.
Mr. Ravenel faced a similar 10-month sentence and was released to a halfway house last month. Authorities say Mr. Miller supplied drugs for Mr. Ravenel, who shared them with others.
The Augusta Chronicle ©2012. All Rights Reserved.
