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Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

23 May 2006

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Aiken Standard

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Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 23, 2006

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8

Mill closing leaves Graniteville heartbroken community

In Graniteville Avondale Mills announces closure of all textile plants ending a 160 year mill heritage. Residents speak of lost jobs and security, with some hopeful for revival while others fear decades of work and town life fading as a pivotal local industry shuts its doors.

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Jimmy Rhoads Graniteville Canal Street Id Rhoads Sibley Avondale Mills Rhoads G. Stephen Felker Sr Avondale William Gregg Graniteville Company Smith Billy Wilson Glenda Mr. Wilson Tom Law Wilson Woodhead Wilsons
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Fire chief warns mill shutdown will devastate Graniteville town

Graniteville and Aiken County face economic shock as Avondale Mills plans to close its textile plant by July 25, costing about 2,000 local jobs. Fire Chief Phil Napier warns budget cuts and vacant facilities threaten public safety and community stability. Felker cites chlorine spill and financial damage as causes.

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Carter Graniteville Avondale Mills Carter Sai Magistrate Court Brother John Jimmy Rhoads Rhoads Tony Baughman Avondale Mills Gregg Vaucluse- Warrenville Phil Napier Aiken County G. Stephen Felker Jr Napier Felker
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