Scott presses Moniz on MOX funding at confirmation hearings
South Carolina senator Tim Scott pressed Energy Secretary nominee Ernest Moniz during Senate hearings on whether the United States should continue the MOX facility. Moniz offered no position before confirmation, stating he would treat MOX as a high priority. Scott cited a 2016 penalty clause of about 1 million dollars per day if the project misses deadlines, stressing the international agreement with Russia and South Carolina storage obligations.
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South Carolina
Sen
Lindsey Graham
Energy
Ernest Moniz
Tim Scott
R-S.c
Moniz
Scott
Russia
MOX
Sean Smith
United States
Obituary notices and funeral details listed for several individuals
Deaths and funerals page lists Carl Montgomery, Monty Montgomery, Earl Busbee, Trenton Hines, Findley Jackson, Ednace Roberts, and Roger Gregg. Located in Aiken and Durham with locations and affected communities.
Masters weather threatens early rounds with thunderstorms
The Masters in Augusta faces potential storms from Thursday into Friday morning. Forecasters warn of possible severe weather, damaging winds and hail as a cold front approaches, with a 70 percent chance of precip Thursday night and temperatures in the mid 80s.
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Augusta
National Weather Service
Columbia
Jeff Linton
Linton
Zen of Bubba Watson and Masters chatter in local bars
Residents in Aiken County and at local sports bars cheer their favorite golfer. They praise Tiger Woods for his comeback and skill, noting his left handed play and resilience despite past personal troubles. Venetz highlights Woods as a lifelong driver for golf.
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Aiken Standard
Enthy
Augusta
Aiken County
Venetz
Woods
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Ednace Albert Roberts
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Fred Couples
Jan Snipes
Noah Fest
Golfer
Rory Mcllroy
LE Photo
Brooks Blackburn
Lou Kleynen
Bubba Watson
USC Aiken
Scott Brown
Jack Blackburn
Tiger Woods
Phil Mickelson
Phil
Winnie Brown
AikenStandard.com
Rob Lee
Aiken
Mitchell Shopping Center
Whiskey Rd
Aiken SC
Jerry Sheets
Logan Scott
Bill Hardy
Matt Kuchar
Mickelson
Tony Venetz
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Sherrie Stewart
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