Locals recall Boston Marathon chaos after attacks
Aiken runners Linda-Lou O Connor and Michael Roloff describe their experiences near the bomb blasts. O Connor finished the race and faced confusion at the finish area and bridge closures while awaiting missing companions. Both express resolve to return to Boston next year and run again.
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Linda-Lou O’connor
Graniteville
O'Connor
Aiken
Michael Roloff
Columbia
Roloff
Boston
Tognum America's New Center Expands Local Jobs
Tognum America's new $40 million center at Sage Mill Industrial Park in Graniteville will generate 20 jobs and test off road engines before shipping. The facility centralizes manufacturing and R D efforts, with officials citing strong community partnerships and proximity to Charleston harbor and major highways.
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Graniteville
Tognum America
Aiken County
Sage Mill
Joerg Kirsch
Detroit
Charleston
Kirsch
Chile
Owens Corning Announces 7 Million Aiken Plant Expansion
Owens Corning plans a 7 million addition to its 175000 square foot Aiken facility on Wagener Road. The warehouse will support plant products and should be ready by early 2014. County leaders call it good news, but no new jobs are expected.
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Hitt
Will Williams
Aiken-Edgefield
Owens Corning
Aiken
Wagener Road
Ronnie Young
Southern Wesleyan University donations support hospitalized children families
Southern Wesleyan University collects new items for families staying with hospitalized children in Augusta. Drop off at 802 East Martintown Road Suite 101 North Augusta. For details call Jason Norton at 803 426 7981 or email mnorton swu edu. The Iron Horse Bar and Grill Beech Island hosts karaoke 8 10 p m Friday and Saturday.
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Southern Wesleyan University
Augusta
Southern Wesleyan
East Martintown Road
North Augusta
Jason Norton
Mnorton
Swu
Iron Horse Bar and Grill
Beech Island
Hospice Care of Tri County Joins We Honor Veterans Network
Hospice Care of Tri County becomes national partner of We Honor Veterans, a campaign by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The alliance will train staff and volunteers in veteran centered end of life care and pursue tiered recognition for ongoing commitment.
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Hospice Care of
Tri-County
We Honor Veterans
National
Department of Veteran Affairs
Hospice Care
Tri County
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