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Results 1 - 20 of 298 in Chester, SC

  1. Many new applicants for holiday helpRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | Rock Hill Herald

    ... stepping up to help. The Salvation Army Angel Tree is providing Christmas gifts for about 1,000 children in York, Chester and Lancaster counties, Lt. Julie Ingleheart said. Children are asking for a wide range of toys - from baby dolls to MP3 ...

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    Related Topix: York County, SC, Marketing, Rock Hill, SC

  2. Chester County drops to fourth in unemploymentRead the original story

    Friday | OnlineChester

    Chester County broke out of the Top 3 in unemployment in November, figures released by the state Employment Security Commission on Friday show.

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    Related Topix: Chester County, SC, 9, Allendale County, SC, Carlisle, SC, Lexington County, SC

  3. SC unemployment rate hits new highRead the original story

    Friday | Rock Hill Herald

    ... the nation's third-highest, behind only Michigan (14.7) and Rhode Island (12.7). Meanwhile, jobless rates in York, Chester and Lancaster counties were down in November, with York County dropping to 14.5 percent from 15.6 percent in October. Chester ...

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    Related Topix: South Carolina, York, SC, York County, SC, Chester County, SC, Lancaster County, SC

  4. Officials not aware of stimulus bond moneyRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | OnlineChester

    Chester County may have lost out on a chance to apply for more than $4 million in federal recovery money, but it's money it might not have been able to apply for easily.

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    Related Topix: Chester County, SC, Catawba, SC

  5. New owner: a Here's Mr. Brock, Sandy'Read the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | Rock Hill Herald

    There is no sign that says "county cemetery for the poor." Just a chain-link fence along a country road north of Chester.

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    Related Topix: Obituaries

  6. Rock Hill city manager gets new agreementRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | Rock Hill Herald

    ... was $128,000, but the City Council has given him raises each year as part of annual job reviews. - Matt Garfield Chester fire caused by wood-burning stove The fire that destroyed two Chester businesses last week was caused by a wood-burning stove, ...

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    Related Topix: Rock Hill, SC, York County, SC, Fire, York, SC

  7. Chester fire caused by wood-burning stoveRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | Rock Hill Herald

    The fire that destroyed two Chester businesses last week was caused by a wood-burning stove, fire officials say.

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  8. Chester fire caused by wood-burning stoveRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | Rock Hill Herald

    The fire that destroyed two Chester businesses last week was caused by a wood-burning stove, fire officials say.

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    Related Topix: Fire

  9. Charities come together to stop double-dippingRead the original story

    Sunday Dec 13 | Rock Hill Herald

    ... Julie Ingleheart said. This year, the organization is providing Christmas gifts for about 1,000 children in York, Chester and Lancaster counties, she said. Some families might not realize they are on more than one agency's list, Covington said. ...

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    Related Topix: York County, SC, Marketing, York, SC

  10. For the record: Births - December 13, 2009Read the original story

    Saturday Dec 12 | Rock Hill Herald

    ... of Kelly Clark of Fort Mill. Paternal grandparent is Teena Taylor of Charlotte. Jamie Donaldson and Johanna Jones of Chester are the parents of a son, James Cage Donaldson, born on Nov. 26, 2009. Ms. Jones is the daughter of Kim and Joe Thompson of ...

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    Related Topix: Fort Mill, SC, Rock Hill, SC, Heath Springs, SC, Lancaster, SC

  11. William P. SmithRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 12 | Observer

    ... step-daughters, Sally (Thomas) Kawski and Nicole (Raymond) May, both of Fredo-nia, and Sara (Douglas) Jaf-fray of Chester, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Frankie, Sammy, Angie, Georgie, Alex, Dougie and William; and several nieces and nephews. Besides ...

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  12. Area schools to be energy efficient, thanks to stimulus money

    Saturday Dec 12 | Rock Hill Herald

    ... a "greener" future while stimulating the economy and saving jobs. York County's four school districts as well as the Chester and Lancaster county school districts applied. All have received awards except Clover schools, whose application is still ...

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    Related Topix: Department of Energy, Education Etc., York County, SC, Clover, SC, Winthrop University

  13. Cyclones hold off Cougars for season's first winRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 12 | Rock Hill Herald

    It might have taken four games, but the Chester Cyclones might finally have all the pieces together.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, Washington State Cougars NCAA Football, Washington State University NCAA, Tony Thompson, NCAA Football

  14. NC fines Chester Co. fireworks firm $40,000 for fatal blastRead the original story

    Friday Dec 11 | Rock Hill Herald

    North Carolina labor officials say a Chester County fireworks company let its employees keep a cigarette pack and lighter right by a truck full of fireworks that exploded, killing four workers on Ocracoke Island.

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    Related Topix: Chester County, SC, Law, Employment / Labor Law, Explosion, Rock Hill, SC

  15. Schlegel plant bought by firm from Fort MillRead the original story

    Friday Dec 11 | OnlineChester

    A Fort Mill-based industrial contracting company is going to move its fabrication division from Rock Hill to the old Schlegal property on the J.A. Cochran Bypass in Chester, the company announced today.

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    Related Topix: Fort Mill, SC, Rock Hill, SC, Chester County, SC

  16. INCINERATOR: York County said no to plant; may use Chester'sRead the original story

    Friday Dec 11 | OnlineChester

    ... deciding not to go with the technology. But those officials are going to explore using Covanta's incinerator in Chester County if it is built. York County Manager James Baker said Thursday he did not tour any facilities himself, but was given a ...

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    Related Topix: Chester County, SC, Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Catawba, SC, Environmental, Waste Management, Waste Management

  17. Flames level Chester stores

    Friday Dec 11 | Rock Hill Herald

    ... fire demolished the two businesses in the strip mall at the corner of S.C. 72 bypass and Columbia Street in Chester. "They were completely destroyed," Chester Fire Chief Paul Caldwell said. "We saved about half the structure. We would have liked to ...

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    Related Topix: Fire

  18. Sports bar and body shop torched by flamesRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | MSNBC

    CHESTER, S.C. a ' Firefighters battled a fire at a Chester business plaza Thursday afternoon.

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  19. Firefighters battle blaze at Chester body shop, night clubRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | Rock Hill Herald

    Smoke is clearing in Chester after a fire consumed a body shop and nightclub on Columbia Street.

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    Related Topix: Fire

  20. York County's tourism draws are history, recreationRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | Rock Hill Herald

    ... resources, interviews with tourists, state tourism experts and others. The Catawba Region - which includes York, Chester, Lancaster, Fairfield and Union counties - offers strong historic and cultural appeal and opportunities to attract a more ...

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    Related Topix: York County, SC, Catawba, SC, York, SC, Lancaster, SC, Rock Hill, SC

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