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🌱 How Graniteville’s 2005 chlorine disaster still shapes rail safety debates
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- How Graniteville’s 2005 chlorine disaster still shapes rail safety debates
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 61, low: 50.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 58 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Railroads and regulators thwart safety fixes for years, costing lives (cnsmaryland.org) — Graniteville’s 2005 chlorine disaster is highlighted as a key example of how long-delayed rail safety reforms can cost lives, with investigators saying modern train control technology could have prevented the crash. The investigation shows federal regulators have implemented only a handful of recommended fixes while railroads lobby to weaken inspections and fatigue rules, leaving communities like Graniteville vulnerable to future accidents. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ribbon Cutting: Horizon Physical Therapy and Wellness
Horizon Physical Therapy and Wellness , 210 E Martintown Rd. , North Augusta
8:00 am -
Strom Thurmond Boys JV Basketball @ Midland Valley
Midland Valley High School , 227 Mustang Dr , Graniteville
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Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle vs Jackson Middle School
Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle School , 29 Lions Trail , Warrenville
5:30 pm -
Downtown Aiken’s Ladies Night Out
Aiken Downtown Development Association (ADDA) , 406 Barnwell Ave NW , Aiken
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Festival Of Trees
The Center for African American History , Art and Culture , Aiken
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Christmas Holiday
Aiken County Government , 1930 University Pkwy , Aiken -
Museum Closed - Christmas Holidays (Aiken County Historical Museum)
Aiken County Historical Museum , 433 Newberry Street SW , Aiken -
County Offices Closed
Aiken County Government , 1930 University Pkwy , Aiken
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Wednesday December 24
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- Mortons Tree Service LLC I had these fine young men back to finish more tree work for me and I think the whole darn neighborhood came over to get their info for their tree work!
Lol They did an exceptional job once again. Also I gotta say that Mr Morton has a heart of gold. I've got a neighbor that is 80 years old and isn't… (Nextdoor Chalk Bed Road) - 💈 🚨 Always Taking New Clients!
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- South Carolina Staffing posted a job opening for Warehouse Material Handler in Graniteville. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate in Aiken. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Graniteville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Aiken
- Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council meets in Aiken (postandcourier.com)
- Volvo Car USA delivers new all-electric EX90 to winner of ‘My Volvo EX90 Story' sweepstakes (cision.com)
- Tri-Development Center brings Christmas joy to nearly 200 adults in Aiken County (wfxg.com)
Batesburg-Leesville
- North Augusta boys' basketball takes step in the right direction with win over Gilbert (postandcourier.com)
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