Wilson seeks MOX support from Savannah River reps
U S Rep Joe Wilson leads a letter signed by over 20 congressmen and South Carolina and Georgia lawmakers urging continuation of the Savannah River Site MOX facility. The missive to DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz argues the facility fulfills the Plutonium Disposition Agreement and Congress authorization to dispose of weapons-grade plutonium.
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Savannah River
South Carolina
Senators urge Obama on MOX plant at Savannah River Site
Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott of South Carolina urged President Obama in a Monday letter to keep the MOX facility under construction at the Savannah River Site. They argue the administration cannot abandon the project and call for continued support.
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Inside Today Mad dash for health care sign ups on deadline
National news brief notes a rush of people seeking health care sign ups as deadline looms. Officials urge eligible residents to enroll promptly to avoid gaps in coverage and access services across states.
Area Deaths and Funerals 6A
Obituary notices list several individuals with death and funeral details. Donald Gene Cates Ernest Edwards Margerite Perkins Peeples Matthew C. Silvester and Thomas Francis Hamilton are named among those announced in the Aiken and Graniteville communities.
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Ernest Edwards
Aiken
Margerite
Perkins Peeples
Graniteville
Matthew C. Silvester
New Ellenton
Thomas Francis Hamilton
Social media in Aiken law enforcement
Aiken Public Safety and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office use Facebook and Twitter for investigations public outreach and crime prevention. Officials note social media aids rapid information sharing and direct citizen communication while highlighting community involvement beyond policing.
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Aiken County
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Burgess
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Sheriff’s Office
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Social media and crime probes amid online posts
Burgess notes criminals often share crime tips online and people wrongly assume private posts are hidden. Authorities can access certain social media via court orders if danger exists, but a post or photo alone cannot prove guilt. Investigations must verify that the right user posted or shared the material before acting.
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Burgess
City officials clash on cleanup in Aiken
Aiken officials dispute debris cleanup progress after City Manager Richard Pearce said crews are ahead of schedule. Councilmember Dick Dewar criticized the figure while Franco Petroccitto backed the city’s efforts, calling Dewar’s comments deplorable.
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