Aiken County Sheriff vows action on drug crimes
Sheriff Michael Hunt, in May 2003, pledged to crack down on drug manufacturing distribution and use in Aiken County. A recent list of alleged offenders shows a large group wanted for drug related crimes and tips after names were published have led to arrests.
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Avondale water rate dispute triggers commission action
The Central Savannah River Area commission suspends Avondale rate increases and penalties while an arbiter gathers full billing data for a year. Mitchell's motion directs a rate suspension and calls for system overhaul discussions with Valley Public Service Authority, using federal funds for a major refit.
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Ex-congressman convicted in bribe case
Former Louisiana congressman William Jefferson was found guilty on 11 of 16 counts after an eight-week trial. Prosecutors said he accepted more than 400000 in bribes and sought millions more for deals in Africa. The jury took five days to decide.
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Delgard to Invest in Electric Vehicle and Battery Plants
Delgard plans electric car and recreational vehicle facilities, creating hundreds of jobs in Charlotte and a new site in Aiken County. The project, part of a broad federal grant praised by President Obama, aims to have over 1,200 total positions during the grant period through 2012, with initial hires as early as fall 2009. Celgard will expand lithium ion battery separator production online in 2010 to meet rising demand for EVs and power tools.
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Park Clements Sees DOE Public Discussion Meeting
Citi zens for Nuclear Technology Awareness executive director Clint Wolfe urges members to attend a meeting in North Augusta at the Municipal Center on Georgia Avenue to discuss DOE plans. Friends of the Earth praises DOE for public outreach and calls for green jobs and a cleaner future at SAS. Contact Mike Gellatly for details.
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