South Carolina highway deaths climb slightly through July
The Public Safety Department reports 462 fatalities on SC roads through July 31 2011, up from 447 in 2010. Charleston County leads with 32 deaths followed by Greenville 31 and Lexington and Horry each with 28. Lee and McCormick counties report one each.
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Body found in woods identified as missing Greenville County woman
Greenville authorities say a body found in the woods is Linda New, 42, a missing Greenville County woman. X-rays confirmed the identity. New had been missing four days and was last seen leaving a Greenville County house with her nephew, who returned saying he was attacked and did not know her whereabouts. Cause of death not released. investigation continues.
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Rock Hill pair sentenced for stealing cemetery vases
Paul Hargrove and Ella Clark pleaded guilty to taking more than 60 vases from three cemeteries, mostly veterans graves. Hargrove received eight years in prison. Clark got five years probation. Vases valued at about 250 dollars each. arrests followed reports of thefts and sale at scrap yards.
Loggers clash with utility over submerged Lake Marion logs
Loggers Nate Tarpein and Justin Herrington seek to lift large submerged logs from Lake Marion for milling and selling as boards. Santee Cooper controls the timber rights and blocks removal without its permission, while state archaeologist remarks on deeded ownership and salvage permits.
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Truck driver likely asleep before crash in Anderson County
An interstate crash in Anderson County killed two truck drivers and a pickup driver. Authorities cited a sleep disorder and said an autopsy found no major health issues for 69 year old Eddie Wyatt. Wyatt’s rig left the road, veered back, and dragged a pickup and an SUV into oncoming traffic, where another 18 wheeler and the pickup driver were also killed. The SUV occupants were hospitalized, with a couple released.
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Official doesn't favor fireworks ban in South Carolina
Darryl Jones of the South Carolina Forestry Commission said no ban on traditional fireworks is needed despite a 400 acre Horry County fire linked to fireworks. The Sun News notes containment over the weekend and cites debris burning and arson as major fire causes. Jones says fireworks account for about 2 percent of fires.
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