Fire on Gulf rig extinguished after gas blowout
The drilling rig near 55 miles off Louisiana coast shows stability as fire ends and no oil sheen is seen. Hercules Offshore Inc. reports the well bridged over, with 44 workers evacuated and no injuries. Investigators probe blowout causes and failure of the blowout preventer.
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Coffee with a Cop aims to strengthen neighborhood safety in Aiken
Residents praise casual cafe setting as Aiken Public Safety plans monthly sessions. Officers, including Bickel and Barranco, emphasize relaxed conversations over emergencies. McDonald's York Street hosts first event. August at Pine Log Road. Call 803-642-7620 or email jbickel cityofaikense.gov for hosts.
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Halliburton pledges guilty in Macondo spill records case
Halliburton will plead guilty to one misdemeanor destruction of evidence charge connected to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster. The deal includes a maximum $200,000 fine, three years probation, and cooperation with prosecutors, plus a $55 million voluntary contribution to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
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Opinion: Readers urged to weigh in on local issues
Aiken Standard invites readers to send opinions to Opinions, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or via editorial email. The station encourages civil discourse on community matters and welcomes letters to the editor.
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Derrek Asberry Joins Aiken Standard Beat Team
Cabela's Derrek Asberry is a beat reporter for the Aiken Standard news team and joined the paper in June.
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