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This blog is for anyone directly or indirectly affected or concerned over the proposed mining operation in the Leesville area of western Lexington County in South Carolina.  Vulcan Materials Company has begun the process of trying to start open pit mining of aggregate (crushed rock) on over 300 acres.  This proposed site is located just couple of miles from the Batesburg-Leesville town limits along a scenic and beautiful two lane country road named Windmill Road.

The proposed site is surrounded by forest, wetlands, farms and homes.  There are many concerns our residents have over this planned quarry and the majority of people do not want this industry here.

The natural land will forever be ruined.  The peace will be gone, replaced by explosions, dust, dirty water, rock crushers and heavy trucks.  The deer, turkey, owls (aren't they protected?) and other wildlife will be displaced.  Livestock will be lost.  The economic and environmental impact will be devastating.

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