SCDHEC Questions DOE Japan Shipments to Savannah River Site
SCDHEC spokesman Mark Plowden said it is unclear if DOE plans to ship plutonium from Japan to SRS and that a waste determination should be made before any shipment. Local officials at the SRS Citizens Advisory Board meeting opposed bringing in foreign nuclear materials and urged focusing on cleaning up legacy waste. Derrek Asberry, Aiken Standard reporter, covers the story.
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Dream Equine Foal-A-Palooza At Three Runs Plantation
The fifth annual Dream Equine Foal-A-Palooza takes place Saturday at Three Runs Plantation with a Hunter Pace and a Juniper Derby in multiple age divisions. Pre entry fees vary by age, day of event prices higher, and lunch included. Non riders pay a reduced fee and a lunch is included. For details call 803-649-6115 or email island creations att.net.
SCDOT study shifts plan for Hitchcock Woods impact
Gantt notes funding direction not provided and a May budget plan will be presented. Consultants move away from Hitchcock Woods to reduce impact and shift center south of 118. A subcommittee presentation will guide final decisions, with drainage engineering and utility impacts to quantify. Meeting set for May 1 at 4 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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Hitchcock Woods
Council Chambers
Richland Ave
Hitchcock Park widening plans to be presented May 1
Aiken residents can attend the public presentation of updated Hitchcock Park Way widening plans at 4 p.m. May 1 in the Council Chambers at 736 Richland Ave. W. Maayan Schechter covers local government for the Aiken Standard.
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Council Chambers
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Aiken
Kevin Gantt
S.C. Department of Transportation
Wyman King Academy Students Attend Retreat
Students from Wyman King Academy participated in a retreat, with the event documented in a submitted photo showing attendees engaged in activities and group reflections.
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Garden City
Tillman Sauls
Courtney Dorn
Charlie Griffith
Emily Rose Davis
Carson Buzhardt
Grace Anne West
Davidson Cothran
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