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Asbestos, Mesothelioma, and the Railroad: What You Should Know

Asbestos Mesothelioma-Induced Cancer Amongst Railroad Workers What is the connection between asbestos, a natural mineral and toxin identified as cancer-causing, and railroad workers? Let’s take a deeper look. Asbestos causes mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer that develops on the tissue that surrounds the lungs, chest wall, and diaphragm. A connection has been made between…

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Orrum, NC – One Airlifted Following Logging Truck Accident on Hwy 74

One person was life-flighted after a logging truck accident on the morning of Friday, October 27th in Robeson County. The accident took place at about 7:00 a.m. on Highway 74 in Orrum. According to sources, the driver of a tractor-trailer transporting logs with overhang executed a lawful U-turn at an authorized location in order to…

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