Proponents Press Barnwell Open to Guard Waste Sites
Senate backers led by Campbell argue Barnwell should stay open to stop low level radioactive waste generators from relocating, saying closing would threaten the Southeast Compact. Opponents say North Carolina failed to meet its duty and South Carolina has fulfilled obligations, accusing SC of sacrificing environment for money. Proponents beat about two dozen amendments aiming to restrict Barnwell or push NC to accept waste temporarily.
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South Carolina
Bills May Miss Deadline As Legislature Adjourns
The Associated Press reports many bills in the South Carolina Legislature face death by adjournment. Bills stalled include a state lottery and redistricting efforts, with supporters hoping for at least one Senate vote before sessions end. Governor Campbell’s government reorganization referendum passed the House 81 to 35.
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DOE Hearing Scrutinizes Waste Disposal and K Reactor Restart
Ravenel urges DOE to accept Charleston and Norfolk naval waste if Barnwell closes while Watkins insists state must handle low level waste. He warns against setting a Pandora's box precedent and notes SRS already handles high level waste. Restart of the K Reactor for tritium production faces monitoring issues and safety questions amid reduced stockpiles.
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Watkins
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Norfolk
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SAS
Barnwell
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House Defense Nuclear Facilities Panel
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SRS
Savannah
County eyes budget fixes with 3.2 mill increase and PSA loan
County officials consider a 3.2 mill tax rise and a 2.4 mill debt service bump while repaying a 1.1 million PSA loan in two yearly installments. A 600,000 reserve fund remains, with cuts debated to protect services and avoid jeopardizing payrolls as FY 93 nears.
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Pba
William Shepherd
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Aiken Technical College
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School Board Adopts District Line Adjustments
Rogers cites tactics for daily news cast exchanges and selective ads while the board on first reading accepts adjustments to single member district lines based on the latest census data.
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