Aiken native Mike Gibbons to lead Charleston arts alliance
Lifelong Aiken resident Mike Gibbons will relocate to Charleston to become executive director of the Charleston Regional Alliance for the Arts. He cites alignment of opportunities and his broad background in journalism and community service as qualifications. Gibbons previously held roles at the Aiken Standard, led the Aiken Community Playhouse Board, and served as chief development officer for South Carolina Golden Harvest Food Bank. He plans to transition before month’s end while remaining tied to Aiken.
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Agreement strengthens college nuclear program at Augusta Tech
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and Georgia Power formalize an Agreement of Understanding with Augusta Technical College to support the Nuclear Engineering Technology Program. SRNS is an industry partner, with 75 graduates placed at Plant Vogtle and SRNS facilities. President Carol Johnson notes long-standing collaboration benefiting the community and local jobs.
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Local college partners with Georgia Power on Vogtle workforce effort
Augusta Tech instructor Bob Collins calls the agreement a win for the college SANS and Georgia Power, noting local jobs for the community. Vogtle official Jeff Gasser says the partnership helps prepare future workers with needed tools and skills. Fluor led Solutions includes Fluor Federal Services Newport News Nuclear and Honeywell. Derrek Asberry reports for the Aiken Standard.
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Aiken Native Bill E. Austin Awarded Nuclear Society Honor
Bill E. Austin of Aiken has been chosen to receive the American Nuclear Society Decommissioning and Environmental Services Division Lifetime Achievement Award for his senior level contributions to decontamination decommissioning and site reuse. The award honors standout achievements and lasting impact on the DESD DDR fields and nuclear industry.
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Passion for small business sparks new venture
David Snyder plans to launch the Small Business Institute to help owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with programs, retreats, and consultations. An open house is set for Thursday Aug 21 from 11 am to 2 pm at 142 Pendleton St NW in the same building as Hatcher Law Firm. The event will feature food by A Culinary Affair and pricing from 5 to 95 dollars, with services ranging from buying or starting a business to human resources and strategic planning.
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Back to School Giveaway Set for August 16
The Free Riders Motorcycle Club Inc of Aiken County will host its 11th annual Back to School giveaway in Perry Park on August 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents may bring children to receive school supplies. donations accepted at Smith-Hazel Recreation Center 400 Kershaw St. For details call Carol Scurry at 803-761-1543.
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