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  Graniteville, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Graniteville is an unincorporated community in Aiken County, South Carolina, located on U.S. Highway 1, five miles (8 km) west of Aiken.
Graniteville remains home to several major textile plants, now part of Avondale Mills, a company which is one of the largest denim manufacturers in the United States.
This South Carolina state location article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Graniteville,_South_Carolina   (232 words)

  
 Graniteville train disaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Graniteville train disaster is an American rail disaster that occurred on January 6, 2005, in Graniteville, South Carolina.
One train, Norfolk Southern train number P22, was parked on a siding near the Avondale Mills plant; due to an improperly-lined railroad switch, the other train, train number 192 which was transporting chlorine gas, sodium hydroxide and cresol, was diverted into the siding and collided with the parked train.
Part of the reasons for NS's selection for this award were the emergency preparedness training that the railroad held in 18 of the 22 states through which the railroad hauls hazardous materials.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Graniteville_train_disaster   (970 words)

  
 Graniteville, SC - South Carolina Florists, buy flowers from your local full service retail flower shops and florist ...
Graniteville, South Carolina Florists have been brought to you by Flower Shop Network, a directory of United States and Canadian florists.
It is vitally important that you provide Graniteville, South Carolina Florists with accurate, detailed information regarding the name and address of the person to whom you are sending flowers.
When placing an order for Delivery in Graniteville, South Carolina, it is usually wise to keep the order simple, the less specific you are in your request, the less room for error.
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 Apartments in South Carolina
South Carolina provides a wide variety of rental apartments, from studios to 3-4 bedroom townhouses.
In the resort areas of South Carolina, a large number of "snow birds" from the northern states and Canada find an alternative to winter months in a hotel or inn, with the many available rental apartments on the coast.
South Carolina as a whole will provide a complete range of apartment living for most anyone who requires it.
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 Quick Respose Report 178
Graniteville is located in western Aiken County approximately 10 miles from the Georgia/South Carolina border (see Figure 1).
Graniteville location: Graniteville is a small, unincorporated town approximately 10 miles from the South Carolina and Georgia border.
Graniteville mill house: Graniteville is known for its small and distinctive mill housing architecture.
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 CNN.com - Train collision releases chlorine gas - Jan 6, 2005
GRANITEVILLE, South Carolina (CNN) -- Two people were killed and dozens injured when a freight train collided with a stopped train early Thursday near Graniteville, South Carolina.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford declared a state of emergency for Aiken County.
Several schools were closed, and Avondale Mills shut its textile plants in Warrenville and Graniteville for the remainder of the day.
www.cnn.com /2005/US/01/06/train.collision   (593 words)

  
 SC Wreck   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The wreck leaked the chlorine gas killing local mill workers and residents in Aiken County, South Carolina.
Immediately after the disaster in Graniteville, South Carolina, Norfolk Southern Railway Company had teams of claim agents on the scene.
In fact, the misaligned switch which caused the disaster in Graniteville, South Carolina is similar to the case of French v.
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 Property in South Carolina
South Carolina may provide the widest variety of available property of any area in the US.
From the miles of farmland throughout the state, to the cool valleys and foothills of the Appalachian Mountains to the west, to the beautiful and semi- tropical coastal areas, property can be purchased for any price and any purpose.
South Carolina offers a lifestyle for everyone, and land and property is still widely available for developments in most cities and areas of the state.
www.realestateground.com /city/property/south_carolina.html   (224 words)

  
 Confined Space
Graniteville, S.C. — A freight train carrying chlorine gas struck a parked train early Thursday, killing eight people and injuring at least 200 others, nearly all of them sickened by a toxic cloud that persisted over a small South Carolina textile town at nightfall.
Authorities ordered all 5,400 people within two kilometres of the crash to evacuate in the afternoon because chlorine was continuing to leak and the gas was settling near the ground as temperatures dropped.
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. Five textile mill workers were killed Wednesday morning when their car collided with a Norfolk Southern research train about 12 miles from the Georgia-South Carolina state line.
spewingforth.blogspot.com /2005/01/just-be-careful-not-to-breathe.html   (1052 words)

  
 Public Health Consequences from Hazardous Substances Acutely Released During Rail Transit --- South Carolina, 2005; ...
This report describes the event in South Carolina, which is not part of the HSEES system, and two others from HSEES, and summarizes all rail events reported to HSEES from 16 state health departments
on January 6, in Graniteville, South Carolina, a freight train with three chlorine tanker cars and one sodium hydroxide tanker car collided with a train parked on an industrial rail spur.
At noon, South Carolina declared a state of emergency, giving local authorities responsibility for issuing a mandatory evacuation for the 5,453 residents within the 1-mile radius.
www.cdc.gov /mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5403a2.htm   (1892 words)

  
 Bridgestone-Firestone of Graniteville, South Carolina recogized for exemplary environmental performance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Bridgestone-Firestone of Graniteville, South Carolina recogized for exemplary environmental performance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Bridgestone-Firestone in Graniteville, South Carolina for excellence in environmental performance under the National Environmental Performance Track program.
Bridgestone-Firestone was one of only four Performance Track members to receive an award for excellence in environmental performance.
www.epa.gov /region04/oeapages/04press/042704.htm   (280 words)

  
 Graniteville Real Estate Agents, Graniteville Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Graniteville
We also have information on Graniteville home selling, home buying, mortgages, insurance, movers and other realty services for anyone looking to sell a home or buy a home in Graniteville, SC.
HomeGain provides Graniteville, South Carolina real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Graniteville realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Graniteville real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Graniteville home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Graniteville real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
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 Graniteville, South Carolina SC, profile (Aiken County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Graniteville, South Carolina SC, profile (Aiken County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
South Carolina > All counties > Aiken County > Graniteville
Graniteville, SC Graniteville is in Aiken County, in the Augusta metro area.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=13169   (363 words)

  
 CNN.com - Police: Ninth body found near train wreck - Jan 8, 2005
The impact of a train collision was limited by its rural location.
Searchers wearing protective suits and oxygen tanks found the body in the Avondale Mills plant, said Thom Berry, spokesman for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has declared a state of emergency for Aiken County, near the Georgia border, and two decontamination sites have been set up.
edition.cnn.com /2005/US/01/08/train.wreck   (598 words)

  
 South Carolina Baptist Convention - Disaster Relief   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
South Carolina Disaster Relief 2005 Year in Review
During the course of this year, volunteers in this state have responded to the tsunami in Sri Lanka, South Asia; the chemical spill in Graniteville, South Carolina; and Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.
South Carolina has had over 2,400 volunteers to respond to these disasters.
www.scbaptist.org /DR   (239 words)

  
 9&10 News:  Residents to Return Home (1/14/2005)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Residents who live close to the epicenter of last week's deadly chlorine leak in South Carolina may be allowed to return to their homes today.
Nine people in Graniteville, South Carolina, were killed by the fumes and about 250 were hurt.
Some 27 hundred people who live within a mile of the accident are still being kept away.
www.9and10news.com /News/Story.asp?StoryID=39892   (246 words)

  
 Graniteville Train Wreck
Freight Train Crash in South Carolina Causes Graniteville Deaths and Evacuation
Over 240 Graniteville residents sought medical treatment for exposure to spilled chlorine gas, which affects the respiratory and central nervous systems.
Nine people BB including the train engineer, five Avondale Mills workers, the driver of a car near the crash site and one man in his home died from what authorities believe was exposure to the gas.
www.stromlaw.com /CM/classactions/classactions122.asp   (200 words)

  
 Midland Valley Preparatory School - Graniteville, South Carolina / SC - school information
Midland Valley Preparatory School - Graniteville, South Carolina / SC - school information
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 Graniteville Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Graniteville, South Carolina
Browse Homes.com for Graniteville, South Carolina homes for sale, Graniteville SC Real Estate Agents or real estate agents, plus Graniteville, SC apartments and houses for rent.
In addition, search new Graniteville, SC homes and foreclosures absolutely free.
Then contact any of the Graniteville Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Graniteville area home.
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 Investment Services - South Carolina (SC)
The South Financial Group - a financial services holding company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, with assets over $5 billion.
Through Carolina First Bank and Citrus Bank, The South Financial Group operates over 95 branches in SC, NC and FL.
Carolina First Bank is the largest SC-based commercial bank.
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 Graniteville South Carolina Dealerships - We put you in touch with a Graniteville area dealer
Graniteville South Carolina Dealerships - We put you in touch with a Graniteville area dealer
Graniteville South Carolina Dealerships are ready to compete for your business.
Find the dealer closest to your area in Graniteville.
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 Graniteville Chlorine Spill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Officials said eight people have died following a train wreck in Graniteville early Thursday morning and thousands are still unable to return home.
It is still unclear when people will be able to return to their homes in Graniteville.
If you were one of the many affected by the Graniteville chlorine spill, give us a call.
www.zimmreed.com /CM/Investigations/Graniteville_Chlorine_Spill.htm   (301 words)

  
 Real Estate / homes for sale / mortgage / refinance / home equity - RealEstate.com -- Find the Graniteville REALTOR ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 South Carolina Golf Courses
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 Forecast Weather - Weather For South Carolina
Graniteville, South Carolina Weather Forecast and Current Conditions
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 Norfolk Southern Train Accident - Graniteville, South Carolina Lawsuit Overview - Find Trial Lawyers and Attorneys with ...
Norfolk Southern Train Accident - Graniteville, South Carolina Lawsuit Overview - Find Trial Lawyers and Attorneys with Experience in Norfolk Southern Train Accident - Graniteville, South Carolina Personal Injury Law
If you or a family member has been injured, contact a personal injury attorney today.
At least nine people died in Graniteville, South Carolina after a Norfolk Southern train collided with parked rail cars on January 6, 2005 derailing 14 cars and releasing a cloud of deadly chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide.
www.injuryboard.com /view.cfm/Topic=9977   (350 words)

  
 Graniteville, South Carolina SC
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 AllRefer.com - Graniteville, South Carolina (SC) (Aiken County) - (unincorporated town) - Facts and Information
Aiken County, South Carolina (SC), United States, North America
Founded 1846 as one of 1st mill towns in the South.
Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
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 Aiken South Carolina Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 U.S.Senate Lindsey Graham of South Carolina
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today attended a White House Rose Garden ceremony with the President and First Lady to honor the four finalists for National Teacher of the Year.
Among the finalists was Jason Fulmer from Graniteville, South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2003-04.
“It is indeed an honor to be recognized by your peers as South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year and even more so to be selected as one of four national finalists.
lgraham.senate.gov /index.cfm?mode=presspage&id=220645   (193 words)

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