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South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center moves toward construction; county evaluates toxicology options
Summary
Union County described the 15,100 sq ft South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center (state grant: $20M) with four autopsy stations and a 93‑position cooler, operational funding of $2M/year, and a phased plan to assume regional caseloads; staff will study feasibility of a local toxicology lab while continuing to submit samples to the state OCME.
County staff and project consultants gave a detailed update on the South Piedmont Regional Autopsy (SPRA) Center, a planned 15,100‑square‑foot facility supported by a $20 million state grant and additional county design dollars. The building is planned to include four autopsy stations, a regulated separate cooler for highly decomposed bodies, evidence and specimen storage, enhanced mechanical and ventilation systems, and a site layout designed for future expansion.
Operational model: The state grant…
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