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Petition filed to get Rockdale County BioLab facility shut down | What we know

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www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-11-17 23:18:08

SUMMARY: A new petition is calling for Rockdale County to revoke Biolab’s business license following a chemical fire at the facility in September, which caused widespread health issues and evacuations. The fire, the third at the lab since 2004, affected thousands of families and businesses. While some residents and business owners support the petition, others prefer the lab be relocated rather than shut down. The petition’s supporters plan a news conference in December to discuss the health impacts of chemical exposure and potential legislative changes. Rockdale County and Biolab have not yet responded to the petition.

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The petition is to demand that the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners revoke BioLab’s business license.

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Omega block keeps skies clear on Cinco de Mayo, Unsettled pattern kicks in mid-week

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www.wjbf.com – Miller Hyatt – 2025-05-04 23:23:00

SUMMARY: A cold front with storms has moved offshore, bringing cooler, drier air to the CSRA, setting up sunshine and pleasant weather for Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. This is due to a slow-moving “Omega block” pattern, featuring high pressure over the region, surrounded by low pressure areas causing rain elsewhere. However, midweek, this pattern will weaken, allowing moisture and rain to return, with showers and thunderstorms likely from Wednesday through Saturday. The Mother’s Day forecast remains uncertain, depending on the Omega block’s breakdown. Updates will follow later this week.

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72nd Annual Reunion for those who once lived in Dunbarton, Sc

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www.wjbf.com – Hannah McDonell – 2025-05-04 16:13:00

SUMMARY: The town of Dunbarton in Barnwell County, SC, was one of seven towns displaced by the Savannah River Project in the early 1950s. Margaret Rountree, a former resident, has helped organize reunions for over 70 years, now in their 72nd year, held at Barnwell State Park. These reunions bring together three generations of descendants to preserve the town’s memory. Other towns affected include Ellenton and Meyers Mill. The reunions feature photos, yearbooks, and memorabilia. Dunbarton was uprooted when the Savannah River Site was established, covering over 300 square miles across several counties. Rountree continues to honor the legacy of the town and its people.

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44% of home sellers are giving concessions to buyers: Redfin

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www.wsav.com – Andrew Dorn – 2025-05-03 10:23:00

SUMMARY: Rising inventory and weak demand are shifting leverage to home buyers, with sellers offering concessions in 44% of U.S. home sales in Q1 2024, up from 39% the previous year. Concessions, such as covering repair costs, closing fees, or mortgage-rate buydowns, help buyers afford homes without lowering list prices. The Pacific Northwest leads, notably Seattle (71%) and Portland (64%), where sellers offer perks to keep prices high amid tough market conditions. In contrast, cities like New York (6%) and Miami (34%) see fewer concessions as sellers pre-price homes more competitively. Nationwide, 16% of sales included both price cuts and concessions.

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