Five Granitev ille families sue railroad over fatal car train crash
Five Avondale Mills employees died when their blue Buick was struck at the Ascanga Lake Road crossing near Graniteville on Nov 10 2004. Two of the five families have filed wrongful death suits against Norfolk Southern claiming an unsafe crossing and lack of warning bells and lights contributed to the crash. Attorneys for Monica Springfield and Nathaniel Hay estates say the crossing is ultra hazardous and negligent.
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Graniteville
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Avondale Mills
Norfolk Souther
Johnny Bennette
Jerry Finney
Finney Law Firm
Finney
W. Mullins McLeod Jr
Pierce, Hears, Sloan and McLeod Law Firm
Nathaniel Hay
McCleod
Norfolk Southern
Susan Terpay
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks
Aikenstandard
Highland Park Swim Club to Close After 44 Years
The Highland Park pool at Aiken Golf Club ends its 44 year run due to aging facilities and tighter DHEC rules. Owner Jim McNair cites declining memberships and rising liability costs as reasons, with plans to demolish the pool and repurpose the area, possibly aligning with Fermata Club’s new pool opening next spring.
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Highland Park Swim Club
Aiken Golf Club
Jim McNair
McNair
Golf Club
Aiken
Atken
Fermata Club
Highland Park
Fermata ‘Club
Joan Moon
Water meter theft and taps challenge Woodside police notes
Police met with a City of Aiken official about a $190 water meter stolen from a Red Cedar Road construction site in Woodside and a pipe on Summer Squall Road used to tap the city's water system. The report also mentions a Steeplechase horse euthanized after a fall and other local events.
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City of Aiken Finance Department
Red Cedar Road
Woodside
Summer Squall Road
Investige
Tat
Monkton
New Troopers Added to South Carolina Force
The Aiken County Department of Public Safety announces 30 new troopers, with two assigned to Aiken County. Matthew D. Hooks, 25, of Aiken and Matthew R. Nix, 29, of Saluda start November 15 as the class grows the state force to 806. another class of 75 troopers is planned.
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Department of Public Safety
Aiken County
Matthew D. Hooks
Aiken
Matthew R. Nix
Saluda
South Carolina
Aiken Elementary Hosts National No Child Left Behind Ribbon Event
Aiken Elementary invites past teachers staff former students and parents to a 3 p.m. celebration at 2050 Pine Log Road on Sunday November 20 honoring the National No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon award.
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Aiken Elementary
Cool
Pine Log Road
Five More Poker Machines Seized In Aiken County
Deputies seized five more video poker machines from Greg's Gas Plus Convenience Store in North Augusta as part of a two week crackdown on illegal gaming in Aiken County. An employee, Carin Younce, was cited for unlawful gaming after evidence pointed to gift certificate cash payments. The investigation, run by the sheriff's office, notes multiple complaints and potential further charges.
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Aiken County
Sheriffs Office
Greg's Gas Plus Convenience Store
Jefferson Davis Highway
North Augusta
Carin ‘Younce
Old Magnolia Lane
Beech Island
Froy Elwell
Tur
Elwells
Narrenville
Langley
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Jerry Finney Finney Law Firm
Tts
McNai
S.C
Aiken Visionaries
Pine Lawn Cemetery
Florence and
Abbeville
American Legion
Hampton Avenue
Hallie Hot
Iing
Call Holland
Laure Vitl
St. John’s “United Methodist Church
Dee. i
King's College Cambridge
King's College In
Cambridge
Fred Cavanaugh
USC Aiken
Tom Hallman
Suzanne Ozment
Robert Alexander
Jack Benjamin
USCA
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Masterworks Chorale
Laura Doss
Christ Church Presbyterian
Augusta
Etherredge Center
History Club
USC Aiken History Club
Delray Herrington
Signal Museum
Fort Gordon
Scott Catino
Southern Wesleyan
Southern Wesleyan University
Go Nation Travel
Souther Wesleyan
Tall Te North Augusta
Linda
By Karen Daily
John Hardy
Floyd J Green
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