Water on rails linked to Illinois derailment fuels disaster
The NTSB reported high water along a northern Illinois rail line where a freight train derailed causing a fiery explosion and one death. While water levels were not confirmed, authorities say heavy rain may have contributed, with up to four inches in parts of the region and a record 3.6 inches at O’Hare Airport.
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Rockford
Illinois
National Weather Service
Chicago
O'Hare International
Aiken Residents Split Over Blue Law Suspension
North Augusta resident Andrea Weathersbee says Georgia tax dollars flow here via Augusta shopping while Christine Taylor calls blue laws a government tactic to push church attendance. Wal Mart shoppers weigh in as Aiken County Council plans second reading and public hearing on July 21 after approving first reading to suspend laws.
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Aiken County
Andrea Weathersbee
North Augusta
Georgia
Augusta
Weathersbee
Wal-Mart
Christine Taylor
Aiken
Jim
Gilliard
PALS program aids speech delayed children in district
Stanford leads a self contained PALS classroom aiding four year olds with language delays at the district's Division of Special Services. The program uses repetitive daily enrichment and has expanded to two more schools with federal stimulus funds.
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Stanford
PALS
Division of
Special Services
Anna Freeman
North Augusta
Jill Hucks
Pinecrest Center
Julie Rodriguez
Jasper
Ala
Aiken
Lance
Byrd and Aiken
Lifeguard Training Emphasizes Ongoing Certification and Readiness
Lifeguards emphasize updating certifications every three years for lifeguarding and annually for first aid CPR and AED use. On the job instruction keeps guards sharp, with six rescues in one day and others recalling close calls during the season.
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Heather
Hanlin
Staniszewski
Robert Abshire
Abshire
Smith-Hazel
Alexis Williams
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