Workshop teaches impact of hazardous materials
Graniteville opens its final three part forum at Christian Heritage Church focusing on emergency preparedness and the environmental effects of chlorine and hazardous materials. State Rep. Harold Mitchell urged ongoing partnerships to bring in resources for Graniteville and nearby communities. The Brownfields redevelopment topic was also discussed.
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Graniteville
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Christian Heritage Church
South Carolina
Harold Mitchell
D-Spartanburg
Mitchell
Ben Baugh
Spartanburg
Health effects workshop eyed for Graniteville spill concerns
Residents seek better health guidance after the 2008 chlorine release. DHEC officials describe site assessments, 1200 homes inspected, and ongoing public participation efforts. A registry tracks chlorine-related injuries, with over 200 treated after the spill affecting about 1300 people.
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Svendsen
Graniteville
NWTF unveils expanded Winchester Conservation Museum in Edgefield
The National Wildlife Turkey Federation dedicates a doubled sized museum in Edgefield featuring the world’s largest turkey call and wildlife displays. NWTF CEO Rob Keck notes two centuries of conservation work, with support from U.S. Forest Service and Representative Mike Pitts. Open Mon–Fri 8:30 am to 5 pm. more at www.nwtf.org or 803-637-3106.
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Winchester Conservation Museum
National Wildlife Turkey Federation
Edgefield
National Board of Directors
Ron Fretts
U.S
Fretts
Chuck Meyers
U.S. Forest Service
NWTF
Turkey
Rob Keck
Mike Pitts
Keck
Uth Carolina
Rob
Pitts
South Carolina
Nwtforg
Krystin Merriweather
Amerrcweather
Aken
Munmen
Ion Museum
National Wildlife Turkey Foundation
House Fire Damages North Augusta Home. No Injuries
A Saturday afternoon blaze at 1151 Weston St. in North Augusta caused heavy property damage but no injuries. Firefighters battled the flames for about 40 minutes with heavy smoke observed on arrival. The probable ignition source was near the water heater. No residents were home. Merriwether Volunteer Fire Department assisted.
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North Augusta
Merriwether Volunter Fire Department
Sadler
Augusta
Aiken Council to weigh annexation and Woodside plan
The Aiken City Council will hold a 7 p.m meeting to review the Hollow Creek at The Reserve annexation concept plan and a 101 acre Woodside Plantation project including a 289 acre wetlands area. The agenda includes traffic signals, road lanes, and a potential connector road, with final action before any annexation. A work session at 6 p.m will host a delegation from Seversk Russia with a bilingual proclamation and gifts.
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Aiken
Woodside Plantation
Sacre Hollow Creek
Park Ave
Woodside
Fuzzy Zoeller
Clyde Johnston
Silver Bluff
Anderson Pond
Whiskey and
Chime Bell Church
He Aiken
Seversk
Partners In Friendship
Organic Cultural Enrichment
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