Norfolk Southern train derails near Pittsburgh
A Norfolk Southern freight train hauling anhydrous hydrogen fluoride derailed in Creighton Pennsylvania shortly after 5 30 am Monday sending several cars into the Allegheny River and prompting evacuation of about 200 residents. A ruptured tanker leaked into the river while authorities noted a comparison to Graniteville incidents last month with higher casualties and displacement.
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Together Aiken County launches 11 day public meetings
The county began an 11 day series of public meetings with morning and evening sessions. About 60 USC Aiken area high school student leaders attended the inaugural session seeking input for the strategic plan, highlighting school issues for the school board to address.
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Los Alamos Lab Fined 5.1 Million for Security Failures
The Los Alamos National Laboratory faced a 5.1 million dollar penalty from the National Nuclear Security Administration after safety and security gaps. The sanction, the largest against a national lab, followed a shutdown of classified work at DOE sites nationwide and affected about a quarter of work at the Savannah River Site for two weeks in July.
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Eagerton Named Permanent ACDC Chief in Aiken County
Sheriff Michael Hunt named Barney Eagerton permanent chief of the Aiken County Detention Center after he served as interim head in January. Hunt affirmed internal promotion to avoid outside candidates and praised Eagerton’s budgeting and people-management skills amid budget and personnel concerns. Eagerton, 34-year veteran, previously led Wackenhut at Savannah River Site and served in Aiken as public safety and in the sheriff’s office.
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Interim Iraqi leader urges unity as vote counts roll in
Iraqs interim leader calls for unity after weekends election amid ongoing tallies. Final results may take up to 10 days with Sunni turnout a key concern while insurgents claim a British C 130 downed near Baghdad with all 10 aboard missing.
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