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Hopkins, South Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Hopkins! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $1 billion nuclear plant could reshape Hopkins’ economy

Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
  • Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westinghouse is Building First New Nuclear Fuel Plant in 50 Years (tomorrowsworldtoday.com) — A massive new Westinghouse nuclear fuel plant is being built at the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, bringing a roughly $1 billion investment and hundreds of high-tech jobs to Richland County. The project, tied to national efforts to expand nuclear power, is projected to add $4.9 billion to South Carolina’s economy over the next decade, with most benefits flowing locally.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Columbia apartment project near BullStreet delayed to 2027 (wltx.com)
  • Senior .NET Software Architect - Innosoft Corporation - Hybrid in Columbia, SC, US (dice.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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