Flanders to Build 60 Million Plant Near New Ellenton
The Flanders Corporation announces a 463000 square foot plant on S C Highway 278 near New Ellenton. Global Containment Systems a new consortium including Pantec Engineering and Intermedh Inc will operate the 60 million facility. GCS plans 350 to 400 jobs initially, potentially 800 as federal plutonium conversion facilities begin.
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Ginny Southworth
Robert Amerson
Flanders Corporation
Mark Sanford
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New Ellenton
Wal-Mart
Home Depot
Target
Ace
Flanders Corp
Steven Clark
Flanders
Clark
Aiken County
S.C. Highway 278
Global Containment Systems
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Columbia
Pantec Engineering
Menk Co
Augusta
Intermedh Inc
Lawrenceville
GCS
Flanders to build new $60 million plant in Aiken County
Global Containment Systems will construct a $60 million facility in Aiken County to produce glove boxes for nuclear use and employ about 400 workers, with potential 800 total if MOX plant at SRS is built. Wages at similar plants run $12 to $14 hourly, aiding nearby Barnwell County with 11.5 percent unemployment as MOX funding nears $300 million in a federal bill.
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GCS
Flanders Corp
Aiken County
Srs
Flanders
Clark
Graniteville Man Killed Walking Hit by Truck on Breezy Hill Road
Larry Williams 46 of Breezy Hill Road died after being struck from behind by a westbound 1987 Mazda pickup on Breezy Hill Road near 172 as he walked in the roadway just after dark. Authorities cited severe head trauma and indicated the pedestrian was in the roadway when hit.
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Graniteville
Breezy Hill Road
Larry Williams
Aiken County
Tim Carlton
Carlton
Fire claims Beech Island home after explosion
Beech Island volunteers rushed to a Keller Street mobile home shortly after 4 p.m. with reports a 14 year old may be trapped. Fire Capt. Bill Elliott said half the home was engulfed and an explosion occurred at the residence. The teen was later located at a relative’s home.
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Ginny Southworth
Beech Island
Richie Caudill
Keller Street
Beech Island Fire
Bill Elliott
Aiken District Faces AYP Dispute With State Officials
Aiken County School District warns it may reallocate up to $600,000 in federal funds from current budgets to staff training if the state Department of Education does not reverse its Adequate Yearly Progress status. District officials blame clerical errors for the penalty and seek a favorable ruling.
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Columbia
State Department of Education
Aiken County
Rob Novit
Aiken
Nancy Busbee
Linda Eldndge
Frank Roberson
State Board of Education
State Department
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