Lawmakers doubt MOX project cost projection
South Carolina lawmakers challenge a aerospace Corp study that pegged the MOX facility lifecycle cost at 51 billion dollars. The report includes 4.4 billion already spent and envisions 20 years of operation. The study, ordered by Congress, may not be released publicly for months.
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Savannah River
Palmetto State
Lindsey Graham
Tim Scott
Joe Wilson
Aerospace Corp
California
Cb&i
MOX Services
Russia
National Nuclear Security Administration
Aerospace
MOX
Department of Energy
Madappa takes lead in Sage Valley Junior Section 1B
Indian junior golfer Madappa Rao surged ahead at Sage Valley in the 1B division of the Junior Section contest. He opened with a steady front nine and built momentum on the back stretch to grab a commanding early lead over several rivals.
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Sage Valley
Weather Outlook With Clouds and Rain Likely
A cloudy and rainy day with a chance of thunderstorms is expected. High near 70 degrees, low around 62 with scattered showers continuing into the evening. Weather officials urge caution for outdoor plans and brief localized downpours possible.
South Carolina House backs permitless concealed guns bill
The South Carolina House approved an amended bill to allow concealed weapons without a permit while keeping existing restrictions on where guns can be carried and the permit program for those who want one. Rep. Mike Pitts led the amendment as an alternative to open carry, with most Aiken delegates voting yes and Bill Clyburn the lone Aiken vote against.
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South Carolina
Mike Pitts
R-Laurens
The
Post and Courier
General Assembly
Aiken
Bill Clyburn
D-Aiken
Special athletes compete in Midland Valley games in Aiken County
Hundreds of athletes from children to adults gather with teachers, parents, and volunteers for the Special Olympics at Midland Valley High School. The opening parade featured the Parade of Schools watched by about 250 people. Activities included races, long jumps, T-ball, rope jumps, and the Very Special Arts Festival hosted by the Aiken Woman's Club. Nicholas Keenan, 14, wheelchair user, participated in the parade and activities.
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Nadia Prupis
Warrenville
Bridgestone
Midland Valley High School
Aiken County
Midland
Aiken Woman’s Club
Midland Valley
Nicholas Keenan
Sinkhole swallows dump truck in Gem Lakes
City of Aiken tests Gem Lakes roads when a loaded dump truck sank as a storm drain leaked under the roadway. Crews sized the hole at about five feet deep after the truck began to sink on one side. Interim City Manager LeDuc said Toole Engineering was hired to study the site for soil borings and road surface quality.
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Gem Lakes
City
Steve Brown
Moultrie Drive
Mike Goss
Roger LeDuc
Rick Toole
Toole Engineering
Augusta
Rick
Cindy Kubovic
Aiken City
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