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Tragedy, courage at Graniteville rail disaster aftermath
Granville residents recall dawn chaos after the train derailment. Vance and neighbors sheltered in place while rescuers worked. Rusty Rushton II died at the loading dock, sparking grief and ongoing community recovery as local aid centers and Red Cross shelters opened.
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Hagens-Swart
Red Cross
Hagens- Swart
Fred “Rusty” Rushton II
Stevens
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Rusty
Graniteville
Recleim
Kelly Hagens-Swart
Vaucluse
Usc Aiken