Riverside spill prompts highway closures and charges
A tanker leak on Interstate 26 west of I 95 led to two closures after a perfume additive spilled. John Ace McCory, 41, of Columbia, was charged as the driver. The spill followed a report from another trucker warning that the trailer was leaking.
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Rosinville
John Ace McCory
Columbia
Doug Tuten
Public Safety Department
Transport Police
the Times and Democrat
Orangeburg
Charleston
Lou Fontana
Video to spotlight Aiken as retiree haven in new regional reel
Aiken plans to use a forthcoming video highlighting the city's golf, horses, culture and amenities to attract retirees. President June H. Murff of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce notes Aiken is one of three South Carolina cities chosen for the project alongside Summerville and the Lake Murray area. The video, soon in libraries nationwide, aims to aid decisions for those entering retirement after Money magazine named Aiken the ninth best U.S. retirement spot.
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Aiken
June H. Murff
Lake Murray
Columbia
United States
Money Magazine
Obituary notices listed for several individuals on page 5A
Obituary notices appear on page 5A for Henry Mayson of North Augusta Samuel Robinson of Beech Island the Rev Floyd Taylor of Gloverville Pauline Treadway of Union and Harriet Wiggins of Aiken.
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Henry Mayson
North
Augusta
Samuel Robinson
Beech Island
Rev
Floyd Taylor
Gloverville
Pauline Treadway
Union
Harriet Wiggins
Aiken
Legislators Unclear On Car Window Tint Rules In Counties
Aiken shop owners Freddie and Sara Fulmer of Southern Sun Control urge clearer tint regulations though a 65 percent visible light limit has been in effect since 1988. They note the law’s revisions are numerous and hard for the public to follow. Penalties include up to 248 dollars for drivers and 1000 dollars for installers, with possible state and federal charges if a fatal crash results from illegal tint.
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Freddie
Sara Fulmer
Southern Sun Control
Whiskey Road
Carrie
Fulmer
Volunteers Step Forward To Fill Funds Gap For security In County's Schools
Volunteers step forward as Ai ken County schools rely on law enforcement and internal aides for security after a 10 mill tax increase funds salaries rather than safety. North Augusta High gains a fulltime officer. sheriff's office rotates deputies among Midland Valley, Silver Bluff and Ridge Spring Monetta high schools. ADPS seeks a grant for police presence at Aiken and South Aiken high schools.
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Aiken County
Joseph R. Brooks
North Augusta High School
North Augusta
Spent Fuel Storage Questioned at Savannah River Site Meeting
In North Augusta the Department of Energy asked for public input on an environmental impact statement about storing 2800 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel at SRS for about 40 years. About 30 people attended as DOE weighs five options from no new fuel to accepting all shipments. Sen. Strom Thurmond opposed fuel at SRS while noting potential jobs from new facilities.
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North Augusta
Savannah River
Department of Energy
DOE
BIS
Thomas Greene
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
SRS
Sen
Thurmond
SAS
Aiken County
Russ Ferrara
Aikenites Speak Out On Crime Bill Effect
Residents of Aiken react to the pending crime bill amid partisan bickering and pork concerns. Tara Thomas and Robert Adams call it wasteful while Harriett Skinner and Jody Rowland note confusion and potential harm to Aiken from the bill.
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Aiken
Tara Thomas
Robert Adams
Aiken Rotary Sun
Rise
Harriett Skinner
Skinner
Jody Rowland
Aiken County
Clinton
South Car
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Beaufort County
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Scana Corp
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McCormick
Hampton
Southeastern
Abby
Scott Webster
Brick. Ward
Bill
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