Explosion at OSS Metals Kills Worker in Columbia
A fatal explosion at OSS Metals in Columbia leaves Billy Smith, 44, dead and Frederick Gadsen, 25, injured. Fire and EMS investigators link the blast to welding an underground fuel storage tank in a residential area. OSHA cited local violations at the site prior to the incident.
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Columbia
Billy Smith
Frank Barron
Smith
OSS Metals
George Rice
Richland County Emergency Medical Services
Frederick Gadsen
Gadsen
Richland Memorial Hospital
Rice
Maurice A. Jones
Jones
OSHA
Otis Smith
Smith Scrap Metal Inc
Richland County
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
U.S. Attorney's Office
J.P
Pete” Strom
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
City debates Fifth Street Bridge widening and Atomic Road work
Mayor supports Atomic Road improvements citing factors similar to Hodges. Bancroft wants Fifth Street Bridge widened to aid city traffic and riverfront development. The Savannah River bridge between North Augusta and Augusta has been closed for safety. The policy subcommittee argues the interchange would boost transportation flow and spur economic growth along the riverfront and commercial corridor.
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Hodges
Bancroft
Fifth Street
Savannah River
North Augusta
Augusta
Lee County sinks deeper in debt over failed landfill plan
Lee County, once promised a $1 million annual intake from Mid-American Waste Systems for a regional landfill, faces a crippling financial crunch. Moody's listed it sixth worst risk as it borrows short term to cover a mounting deficit, hindering education and health services and straining budgets.
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Columbia
Lee County
Lee
Moody's Investor Services
Barry Hickman
Simpsonville
Mid-American Waste Systems
Ohio
Pee Dee
Midlands
State Supreme Court
Hickman
Marine Corps Ball Tapes Sold to Benefit Ball Costs
The article notes a tape featuring Marine Corps Ball events will be sold for 24.95 dollars including tax and shipping. Proceeds cover remaining ball costs. Orders go to Director of the Marine Corps Ball in Aiken with checks to that address and gifts to the Marine Corps League are welcome.
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Marine Corps
Hammons
P.O. Box
Aiken
Marine Corps League
Felder Pleads Guilty Cooperation With Federal Probers
Felder, a former state NAACP director and legislator, pleaded guilty to cashing a counterfeit 96 000 dollar check and admitted recording conversations to aid a federal counterfeit cheque investigation. Prosecutors seek leniency citing cooperation, but the judge warned prison time remains possible up to 21 months. Felder, 56, said he would explain his involvement in court later.
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U.S
J.P
Pete” Strom
Felder
Strom
Shedd
Hhe
Darrell Black
Black
FBI
Jeff Bruning
Wazir ‘Abdul Aziz
Los Angeles
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State Department of Health and Environmental Control
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Amen, Edgetiel
Barnwell County
Corti
Betis
Spmn
Elna
Jaruvany
Ricia
Dougherty Ra
Feds
Berry
Chritmas
Thiet
Kon Area
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Sondrosume and
Vanscrpts
Nobster Universiy
David Dunlap
Northside Drive
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Webster
ROLEX
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