Aiken Standard TalkBack: Readers vent on local issues
Readers call for action on a nuclear dump threat warning of economic impact and downtown closures. They urge DHEC contact for unsafe bread and criticize drivers and local racism. The column invites public opinions via TalkBack at 803-644-2384 or editorial email.
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Correction: Williston-Elko coach misidentified in photo
The Aiken Standard corrects a front page Friday sports photo mis identifying head coach Derek Youngblood of Williston Elko. The paper apologizes for the error and invites readers to report factual inaccuracies to Melissa Hanna by phone or email.
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Rotary Readers to add second school in Aiken this year
Dozens of Aiken Rotary Club volunteers have worked with East Aiken School of the Arts fourth and fifth graders and will return next month as Aiken Elementary School joins the program. Principal Lisa Fallon notes 86 percent showed positive growth in reading weaknesses, while Becky Koelker cites poverty and home access barriers affecting literacy. New statewide 4-K initiatives and district reallocations aim to boost early reading across the district.
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SRR starts ventilation install for Salt Waste Facility
Savannah River Remediation begins a yearlong project to install a process vessel ventilation system at the Saltstone Production Facility. The system filters and monitors air from salt solution tanks to prevent hydrogen buildup and protect the environment as SRR supports the Salt Waste Processing Facility construction. Keith Harp notes the system enhances safety and project success. Stuart MacVean calls it a great assist for startup.
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New Salt Processing System To Improve Liquid Waste Facilities
A new system will boost salt processing flexibility in liquid waste facilities. The project, led by URS Corporation with Bechtel National CH2M HILL and Babcock & Wilcox, includes critical subcontractors AREVA Energy Solutions and URS Professional Solutions. Operational tanks expected July 2015.
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Aiken hosts open house for Ceramics Center and more events
City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism outlines an August slate of events including an open house for the Ceramics Center at Virginia Acres Park August 23 from 9 a.m. to noon with a make it and take it activity. Also listed are a traveling fiber art trunk show August 16 at the Aiken Artist Nest, Broadway Boot Camp August 16, Civil War Round Table August 18, Aiken Master Gardeners lunchbox lecture August 18, and beekeeping talks, with contact numbers and websites for details.
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