Charleston naval facility closure approved by base commission
The base closure panel voted to shut the Naval Facilities Engineering Field Division South in Charleston at a loss of about 500 jobs while approving around 2 300 new slots for the Midlands. The decision, aligned with Pentagon plans, disperses jobs to Florida Virginia and the Midwest over three to four years.
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NRC demands fix at Oconee or risk plant shutdown
Oconee Nuclear Station faces a possible shutdown if a problem with one backup power source is not fixed. A Keowee hydro unit locked out during a test, leaving Duke Power with a four day extension to resolve the issue. If unresolved three nuclear units could close, though Duke says demand can still be met.
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Worker dies after fall demolishing Pearman Bridge
Charleston county coroner reports 28 year old Chris Wareham of New Hampshire died after part of the Silas N. Pearman Bridge collapsed during dismantling over the Cooper River. He was with Jay Cashman Inc Tesla Corp JV. incident occurred as a steel girder and concrete section gave way.
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