Trenton Man Dies After Train Strikes Truck Near Batesburg
An Edgefield County man, James Hardy Jr. aged 60 of Trenton, died when his loaded logging truck was struck by a Norfolk Southern train at Union Camp Road crossing about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Coroner statements confirm the collision near Batesburg Leesville.
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Saluda County
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Norfolk Southern Railway
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Montmorenci First Baptist Church
Old Barnwell Road
Montmorenci
S.C
Bumper sticker in Aiken prompts impeachment message
Aiken residents report a car displaying a bumper sticker that reads Impeach the President and her husband too. The sticker nods to political action and family ties, drawing attention from local drivers and sparking discussion about civics.
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Aiken
SRS Mishap Draws Sharp Criticism at Savannah River Site
An investigation into why the DWPF melter flooded with misdirected water criticizes management and regulation as the April 3 incident halted three months of tests. Operators attempted to switch from backup to primary off gas, delaying grid tests and the move toward radioactive glass production in mid-1994.
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Defense
Savannah River
DWPF
SAS
DOE
New Ellenton Faces Ongoing Debt From Sewer Project and Loans
New Ellenton struggles with mounting debts tied to a state loan for sewer work and a Rural Electrification Administration loan. The town owes Aiken Electric Cooperative 2083.34 for electricity and has fallen behind on South Carolina Resource Authority payments. Payroll is the immediate priority, with officials optimistic about recovery as cooperation with the co op continues.
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Aiken Electric Cooperative
South Carolina
Rural Electrification Administration
Bill Inman
South Carolina Resource Authority
Oder
Ellenton
Axel Adams
Taman
WSI Earns Good Rating and Bonus for SRS Work
Security contractor WSI at Savannah River Site received a 1.3 million award fee for the past six months. The DOE evaluation gave a good 91 of 100, praising proactive security operations and management, while noting safety program shortfalls and audit tracking issues.
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SRS
Wackennut Services Inc
Savannah River
Mario Fiori
Pany
Fiori
Department of Energy
DOE
Budget Debates Narrow Funding Paths at Legislature
Budget talks continue as lawmakers seek 3.7 billion in not yet negotiated funds. House and Senate haggle over a 1 annual license plate fee for drivers to finance 2.5 million for emergency medical services. A 2.66 cent gas tax share reshuffle aims to ease rural urban disparities.
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Highway Department
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