Radium in SC Wells Seen as Long-Term Local Risk
State officials note naturally occurring radium in Piedmont rocks and warn long term exposure from wells. DHEC began regulating wells in 1985. about 40 percent of South Carolina residents rely on wells for drinking water. Officials deny Savannah River Site contamination and cite natural sources, with Lexington and Aiken counties among affected areas.
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DHEC
University of South Carolina
Piedmont
Brent Allen
Aiken
Aiken County
South Carolina
Rucker
Oak Grove
Lexington County
Savannah River
Myra Reece
Reece
Jackson
Perry
Water Radium Levels Exceed Federal Limits in Jackson and Perry
Jackson registered radium levels from 6.2 to 6.58 pica-curies per liter, above the 5 pCi/L federal limit, while Perry reported 6.63 to 8.5 pCi/L across samples. Perry serves 875 customers. Officials consider drilling new wells or treating water to meet standards. Councilman Bill Dennis vows action.
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Jackson
Perry
Bill Dennis
Silver Bluff Ready for New Football Campaign Behind 1966 Legacy
Silver Bluff coaches stress health and depth as they push a fast paced start for the new season. Lown notes the No. 1 goal is staying healthy and developing backups while eyeing a return to Williams Brice Stadium with a high school title mindset.
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Silver Bluff
Williams Brice Stadium
Columbia
Bulldogs
Abbeville High School
Lown
Lown and Co
Lawn
States boost fees to fund services amid political cost concerns
The Revenue Department raises seed inspection and license fees to generate about 106000 from compliance letters and 100000 from fast-track processing as corporations pay 500 yearly renewals. Public Safety hikes license reinstatement to 100 and speeds up title searches with a 20 surcharge while David Brunori notes these user fees shift costs from general funds and may hit poorer residents.
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Revenue Department
Commerce Department
Public Safety
David Brunori
Brunori
York County riot death prompts family monument plan
Susan Rebert and supporters fund a marker for Lillie Belle Allen, misnamed on a prior plaque, to honor her at York. A triangular rose granite monument features an open Bible and lilies. Allen was killed during the 1969 riots as her sister drove during violence.
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Susan Rebert
York County
H. Stanley Rebert
Allen
York
Rebert
Robert
Elizabeth Silbaugh
Silbaugh Memorials
Charlie Robertson
Robertson
Abbeville County Man Dies After Roadside Shooting
A 28 year old man Toriano Adarryll McCoppin died from a thigh gunshot wound after being shot on a rural Abbeville County road. He was found by emergency crews at 5 49 am and transported to Area Medical Center where he died of blood loss. The coroner and sheriff's office continue the investigation Sunday night.
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Iva
Abbeville
Toriano Adarryll McCoppin
Area Medical Center
Abbeville County
Ronnie Ashley
McCoppin
Promamavery Tan
Suay
Soldiers aid McDowell cleanup in West Virginia
During 13 days in McDowell County Charlie Company hauled away 1,256 loads of debris in five ton trucks. Members helped residents restore yards and return home as neighbors joined the effort and shared in the relief.
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Aiken
PVC
William Block
McDowell County
Charlie Company
West Virginia
Tax Free Weekend Details in Aiken County
Aiken County shoppers save six cents per dollar on qualifying items during the tax free weekend. Exempt items include clothing, accessories, footwear, school supplies, printers, and computer software. Internet orders delivered and paid for in the weekend also qualify. rainchecks may shift tax to after the holiday. Jewelry cosmetics eyewear and furniture are not exempt.
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Aiken County
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Sun- Cos
Stokes
Mken
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Greenville Street
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