Evacuees Reach Midland Valley Shelter After Train Collision
In Graniteville a day of fear ends with evacuees arriving at Midland Valley High School Red Cross shelter. Volunteers from United Defense assist as families cope with injuries and gas exposure while awaiting updates on the train wreck and chlorine leak.
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Iteville
Deborah Whitmer
Angela Smith
United Defense
Midland Valley
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Jerry
Smith
Rob Novit
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Train crash releases chlorine gas in Graniteville South Carolina
Hundreds decontaminated at decontamination centers around Aiken and Graniteville after a Norfolk Southern train collided with a freight train releasing chlorine and other chemicals. Emergency officials evacuated over 5,400 residents within a mile as hospitals treated dozens, eight in critical condition.
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Graniteville Area
Avondale Mills
Aiken
Norfolk Southern
Graniteville
Marshall Street
USC Aiken
Midland Valley High School
Evacuees Crowd Local Hotels After Graniteville Incident
Long lines formed at area hotels as Graniteville evacuees sought shelter for the night. Lisa Stiefel and family checked into Days Inn Downtown after surviving the blast and decontamination near Railroad Avenue.
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Alex
Christopher
Karlee
Railroad Avenue
Lisa
Storm Troopers
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Gantt
Aiken district closes schools after Graniteville wreck
After Thursday’s train wreck and chlorine leak near Graniteville seven Aiken County schools close for the day. Teachers report for a scheduled workday Friday while students stay home as district officials coordinate with the sheriff and emergency services.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Leavelle McCampbell
Byrd
Freedman Parenting Center
Graniteville
Warrenville
Midland Valley High School
Aiken County Career and Technology Center
Midland Valley Preparatory
Aiken Technical College
USC Aiken
Troy Nobles
Sheriff’s Office
Linda Eldridge
Sheriff’s Department
Eldridge
Warren
Aiken Standard Capsule Promotes LaCrosse Amid School Theme
The note highlights Buick's LaCrosse aimed to outshine the Century and Regal as a sportier model in town. It also mentions Power lifters and heavier bookbags, plus Aiken's January character trait of Orderliness in Wheels section.
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Buick
Regal
Aiken
Lottery winning numbers for Thursday draw
The Thursday draw results show Pick 3 Midday 1 0 3 and Evening 7 0 3. Pick 4 Midday 5 7 7 4 and Evening 2 9 5 8. Cash 3 Midday 4 3 4 and Evening 8 2 8. Cash 4 Midday 3 0 0 1 and Evening 5 0 4 0. Fantasy 5 numbers are 2 7 14 34 39.
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Aiken Standard Delivery and Billing Policy Notice
The Aiken Standard lists delivery expectations, contact line for late papers, hours for service calls, and payment instructions. It notes contractors deliver papers and non-Carrier payments aren’t credited, with guidance on subscription conversion and cancellation.
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Aiken
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