19 Aug 1994
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1994
Page
1
Upstate South Carolina sustains heavy rains as rivers overflow and a mud slide blocks a section of State Road 130 near White Water Falls in Oconee County. Reopening could depend on rainfall washing away debris and road work by the transportation department.
Obituaries listed include William Lloyd Farmer Lynwood Norman M Smith Ida Shank Thomas Caroline Lucille Woodward and Aiken area deaths reported with standard funeral notices and local arrangements.
Owens Corning Fiberglas dominates glass fiber textiles with a modern facility on U S Highway 7 in Aiken. Since its 1960 opening the plant has provided tax income and high paying jobs, prompting local leaders to praise the deal. The article questions whether the community gained more than it bargained for.
The facility produced 565,700 pounds of cancer causing waste in 1991 and released 34,216 pounds of toxic air chemicals, including Chromium compounds Formaldehyde and Ammonia, sparking concerns about environmental practices at OCF. Plant officials pledge worldwide health and environmental standards.
In the Technology 2000 series the Aiken Standard explores how large local industries address environmental protection while residents weigh the environment against economic concerns. Joann Roe of Couchton notes limited concern due to rural residence, reflecting broader NIMBY attitudes.
The New Ellenton Town Council sues the Public Works Commission alleging improper use of sewer funds and overstepping authority. The action, filed in Aiken County Court of Common Pleas, followed a closed session vote 4 to 2. Mayor Hanna and councilmen Howington Brad ham and Terry supported the suit. Berry and Edwards opposed. Williams did not participate.
RSR Corporation's president Albert Lospinoso defended the firm before the Aiken Sunrise Rotary Club, asserting RSR is a top environmental leader. He cited emissions reductions to meet client standards and touted as the world’s largest recycler of used car batteries, recycling 25 million of 75 million annually with plants in California, Indiana, and New York. The proposed Aiken plant awaits permitting.
North Augustan veteran Tom Hendrix, a former National Guardsman, advances to a runoff with Gary Bishop for the Republican nomination for adjutant general. He aims to move toward November victory as the Democratic nominee Stan Spears stands unopposed. Charlie Condon and David Eckstrom meet in a second primary for attorney general amid tough on crime rhetoric. London endorses Condon, citing prosecutorial experience.
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