Aiken County Sheriff Reports Multiple Friday Incidents
Aiken woman reports car vandalized on Missy Lane Road. Windsor woman assaulted near Wagoner Road. North Augusta man assaulted on Edgefield Road after an argument about a trailer. Monetta man says someone broke into his car on Old 96 Indian Trail and stole an $800 pistol. Graniteville man reports left taillight shot out on Woods Haven. Aiken man claims ride on lawn mower stolen on Silver Bluff Road.
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Flu deaths rise as SC reports hospitalizations and cases
South Carolina health officials note at least six flu deaths this season with 401 hospitalizations to Dec 21 and cases rising since the week before Christmas. Most afflicted are in Berkeley Charleston Dorchester and Richland counties amid an October first case and H1N1 predominance.
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South Carolina park trails to be repaired this winter
Heavy summer rains damaged state park trails with Hospital Rock Trail at Jones Gap State Park suffering the worst erosion after a six inch, two hour rain causing a rock slide in early June. The trail remains closed and must be rerouted while other trails receive minor repairs. Parks crews statewide will handle repairs in-house during winter.
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Gaines notes $1000 for tools to showcase sustainable trail design in parks outside the mountains. He cites a wet year and heavy rainfall as a challenge. The National Weather Service records July rainfall in Greenville Spartanburg near 14.5 inches, with higher elevations receiving concentrated rain.
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Boeing expansion accelerates in South Carolina in 2014
Boeing plans another 1 billion dollar investment in South Carolina to add 2,000 jobs over eight years. In 2014 the company will complete a jet engine inlet plant for the 737 Max, break ground on a 787 paint facility, relocate up to 400 employees, and establish two design centers. Palmetto Railways leases 470 acres for future expansion with a 2027 purchase option.
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