Editorial letters touch on MOX fate and local issues
A letter column discusses the halted MOX processing at Savannah River Site and calls for ceasing material shipments. It also criticizes Aiken city water meter upgrades, road taxes, and government spending, urging term limits and bipartisan cooperation. Readers are invited to submit comments via TalkBack.
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Jim Hodges
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Aiken Budget Focuses on Water Study and Preventive Plans
City of Aiken engineers push toward preventive and predictive maintenance led by Director George Grinton. They aim to meet health board rules, secure long term systems, optimize operations, and study sustainability over 20 to 30 years as water demand shifts.
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Richard Pearce
George Grinton
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Easter Egg Hunts Planned by Local Groups 4A
Local organizations announce upcoming Easter egg hunts with activities for families. Participants can expect community camaraderie, planned routes, and timing details to be released by organizers in the coming days.
MOX project cost dispute fuels public cost study appeal
Savannah River Site watchdog group requests life cycle cost estimates from Shaw AREVA MOX Services and AREVA, citing cost rises and management questions. Director Tom Clements urges DOE and NNSA to release independent assessments, amid public opposition and conflicting $30 billion versus $17 billion figures.
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