Charleston Yard Holds High Marks
A Naval Shipyard in Charleston scored better on a recent inspection than Portsmouth, with Charleston cited for only four serious violations. Portsmouth faced multiple issues including delays in disposing nuclear waste and unsafe handling of radioactive water, and its overall safety standards were criticized. Charleston reportedly stores about 30,300 gallons of radioactive water while Portsmouth holds over 800 items of nuclear waste.
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Charleston Naval Shipyard
Naval Ao
Portsmouth
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The
Post and Courier
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Adm
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Navy
Washington, D.C
Demars
High Tech Navy Command Defended As Independent
South Carolina officials including Hollings Thurmond and Ravenel cite Acting Navy Secretary Kelso remarks to oppose closing the Naval Electronics Systems Engineering Center in North Charleston. They argue NAVELEX is a standalone facility with minimal ties to the Charleston base and shipyard.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Navy
Adm
Frank Kelso
North Charleston
U.S
Fritz Hollings
D-S.c
Strom Thurmond
Rs.c
Arthur Ravenel Jr
R-S.c
Naval Electronics Systems Engineering Center
Kelso
Ravenel
Navelex
Charleston Naval Base
Defense
Harry C. McPherson Jr
Lesay Elso
McPherson
Naval Supply Center
Marsha Hassell
Thurmond
Westminister Man Killed By Tractor Trailer
A 34 year old man, Ricky Dean of Westminister, died early Saturday when a tractor trailer struck him on U.S. 123 about 2.5 miles south of Westminister, according to the state Highway Patrol. The report notes weekend traffic fatalities through Monday.
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Westminister
State Highway Patrol
Ricky Dean
U.S. 123
Oconee
Columbia Eadquarters
Associated Press
Myrtle Beach Airport Lands 3.2 Million FAA Grant
Myrtle Beach Jetport received a 3.2 million dollar FAA grant to fund general improvements. A Hollings aide said the money will buy a runway sweeper, build taxiways and upgrade the runway to boost commercial use of the former military field.
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Horry County
Carl Ellington
Myrtle Beach
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S
Ernest Hollings
Hollings
D S.C
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