Three killed in wreck at Wagoner Road curve
Three people died when two cars collided head on late Wednesday at a treacherous curve along Wagoner Road just west of Burkelo Road. Officials said the crash occurred shortly after 7 30 p m with no survivors among the westbound and eastbound motorists. Couchton Volunteer Fire Department spokesman Chris Cady noted a history of fatalities at the curve.
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Kitchings Mill
Wagoner Road
Wagener Road
Burkelo Road
Couchton
Department
Chris Cady
Cady
S.C. Highway 302
Ginny Southworth
Bush vows action on Social Security reform plan
President Bush urged Congress to strengthen and save Social Security warning of near bankruptcy if unchecked. The plan would cut guaranteed benefits for younger workers but shield those 55 and older. He pitched voluntary private retirement accounts while opposing tax increases. Democrats criticized diverting funds to investments amid partisan clash. The lengthy address followed the Sept 11, 2001 attacks in a broader policy speech.
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Washington, D.C
Bush
Congress
Residents react to Bush speech in local poll
Lessie Price, city council member, says she was disappointed no exit strategy for Iraq was outlined and that troops might stay as long as needed. She also grows tired of hearing of a crisis in Social Security. Another neighbor praises the address noting focus on important issues though some concerns remain.
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Iraq
McCain lacks specifics on Iraq exit strategy says analyst
The analyst criticizes McCain for offering few concrete Iraq exit details. They note vagueness on Social Security changes and praise for health care promises without clear congressional backing to enact them.
Letter warns of disaster from fast trains in Graniteville
Aiken Standard reveals a 1998 letter from Rep. Roland Smith asking the South Carolina Department of Transportation to slow Norfolk Southern trains through Graniteville after concerns from Joel Randall. The missive cites dangerous crossings including Ascanga Lake Road where five people died in a prior car train collision.
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Norfolk Southern Railroad
Graniteville
South Carolina
Aiken Standard
Roland Smith
R-Clearwater
S.C. Department of Transportation
Ascanga Lake Road
Smith
Aiken
Joel Randall
Trains speed limit debated after Graniteville safety letter
A letter dated September requests lowering the speed limit and a speed check on trains through Graniteville. It cites Councilman Randall and urges added safety measures to prevent disasters from derailments or chemical spills.
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Graniteville
Randall
Avondale Mills clears all capable workers to return
Avondale Mills says all employees who are physically able may return to work. Cleanup continues at the Woodhead Division, hardest hit by the Jan 6 Granitevill e train collision that spread chlorine gas downtown. G Stephen Felker Jr notes steady progress as rusted equipment and replacement parts slow reopening. those not in contact with the company are asked to call 663-3989 to discuss work.
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Avondale Mills
Woodhead
Graniteville
G. Stephen Felker Jr
Felker
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