Barrett outlines Palmetto Project for energy growth
U S Representative Gresham Barrett, a gubernatorial candidate, unveils the Palmetto Project during a tour of South Carolina technical colleges. The plan promotes offshore natural gas drilling and a revived nuclear program to spur job creation and energy independence in the Palmetto State. He visited Aiken Technical College and its nuclear technician facility detailing a pilot offshore gas effort with potential billions of cubic feet and regulatory streamlining for new reactors.
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Barrett outlines ASTV reactor plan and jobs impact in South Carolina
Barrett promotes four in state nuclear reactors with 2400 construction jobs and 400 to 700 permanent positions. He cites an API study claiming offshore drilling could add 2250 jobs and 413 million dollars to GDP, plus 250 million in royalties reallocated to an Infrastructure Trust Fund, DPS law enforcement, and energy research. He visits Aiken Tech to praise its nuclear safety training program led by Wade Miller.
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Children Place employee to head to Japan with Rotary exchange
Danni Adcox of Children’s Place will join a Rotary Group Study Exchange to Japan next fall for a month to observe social service methods there. The Augusta resident will travel with a team led by former Aiken County Solicitor Barbara Morgan, representing District 7750 clubs in Aiken County and western South Carolina. Adcox, 25, works with at risk families, focusing on early intervention and helping children aged 2 to 4.
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Equine Art Exhibition at Aiken Hall of Fame and Museum
The Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum hosts Cross Gate Gallery from Kentucky featuring 19th and 20th century equine works by Munnings Stull Skeaping Troye and contemporary artists. Exhibition runs daily 2 to 5 pm through Sunday at 135 Dupree Place with proceeds funding museum programs.
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Barn Tour aids SPCA animals in Aiken
The Aiken SPCA hosts its third annual Barn Tour on Saturday April 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nine barns along the Silver Bluff Road equestrian corridor open to the public with equestrian demonstrations and complimentary lunch, coffee and dessert to benefit dogs and cats awaiting adoption. Tickets are $25 with a $5 thrift store coupon. available at SPCA offices, thrift store, and Auto Tech. For details call 648-6863.
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