Local Briefs: Drowning at Graniteville Quarry and Robbery Fatality
Graniteville: Larry Erwin Chappell 28 drowns in a Storm Branch Road quarry in about 10 feet of water during a group swim. Rescue crews recovered his body about an hour later. Augusta: George Blackstone 43 dies from gunshot wounds after a Friday armed robbery at Clubbys Lounge. No arrests yet. witness heard a gunshot at 10 05 p.m. and saw him flee. Columbia man in fair condition.
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Graniteville
Larry Erwin Chappell
Storm Branch Road
Aiken County
Sue Townsend
Chappell
Augusta
George Blackstone
North Augusta
Medical College of George Hospital
Clubby’s
Sandbar Ferry Road
Ronald Strength
Richmond County Sheriff's Department
Strength
Blackstone
Columbia
Collision on SC 125 Leaves Three Injured and Two Dead
A pickup driven by Joseph Michael Stinnett collided with a tractor trailer on South Carolina 125 near U.S. 1 injuring Stinnett 20 and Russell Brown 20 who were treated and released at University Hospital in Augusta. Allen 27 and another man 63 were found dead nearby in separate Friday incidents. coroner Sue Townsend reported no further investigation planned. Charges in the crash are pending.
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Clearwater
Joseph Michael Stinnett
Columbia
University Hospital
Augusta
South Carolina
U.S. 1
Russell Brown
Stinnett
Michael Allen
North Augusta
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Allen
Highway Patrol
Aiken County
June Kennedy
Pine Log Road
Aiken
Wire Road
Sue Townsend
Robert E. Allen
Pine Grove Avenue
Leaded Gas Phase Out Sparks Health Debate in Chicago
Chicago aldermen backed a ban on leaded gasoline amid concerns over lead exposure in city children. Sponsors Davis and Kotarz say health benefits justify higher crude costs and refinery impact, with expected lead blood level reductions in five to ten years.
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Enst
Chicago
Danny Davis
Davis
Joseph Kotarz
Kotlarz
North Augusta Council to Discuss Codes and Election
North Augusta City Council meets at 7 PM at the Municipal Building to discuss building codes and a special election ordinance for the Nov 5 election to fill the Baynham vacancy. Also on the agenda are water tap fee guidelines and a second reading on a council compensation ordinance.
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North Augusta
Mark A. Baynham
Controller ordered go around as crash occurred over a thunder shower
Investigators note wind shear possible near the area minutes after the crash and that the controller directed a go around when the plane appeared very low. A flight recorder showed a power surge before the impact while cockpit crew did not audible alarm according to the investigators.
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Bursley
Delta
Wagener Council to Discuss Demolition Bids and Utilities
Wagener Town Council meets at 7 30 pm to discuss demolition bids for the old Wagener Theater. The session covers a water and sewer hookup request, town business garbage rate changes, and the election of a purchasing agent from current staff.
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Wagener
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