Aiken design board seeks update on Hotel Aiken project
The Aiken Design Review Board discussed Hotel Aiken on Tuesday night, urging cooperation with the owner and a public information timeline. Neel Shah and attorney Jennifer Stone defended progress, stressing the need to inform residents as concerns about delays and the landmark property persist. The hotel at Laurens Street and Richland Avenue has long planned a Courtyard by Marriott tie in while preserving charm, with initial 2019 completion targets now overdue.
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Nuke pit reboot called key to deterrent effort
National Nuclear Security Administration officials emphasize rebooting plutonium pit production as essential to meeting a 2030 mandate for 80 pits per year. Plans center on Savannah River Site near Aiken with Los Alamos as a secondary facility, stressing rapid action to preserve the nation s nuclear stockpile and deterrent.
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Aiken ADPS tightens use of force policy additions
The Aiken Department of Public Safety updated its use of force policy with stronger duty to intervene when excessive force is used and a ban on chokeholds. Chief Charles Barranco says the changes clarify training and policy, noting chokeholds are not taught at the state police academy. Training sessions occur weekly with officers discussing policies.
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Harrison narrows gap with Graham in South Carolina Senate race
A Morning Consult poll shows Jaime Harrison within one point of Lindsey Graham in the 2020 U S Senate race with 44 to 43 percent among 750 likely voters in South Carolina. The survey, conducted online July 24 to Aug 2, indicates stronger GOP support for Trump and a closer race as independents and Republicans tilt toward Harrison in this race.
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