Downscaled $1 Billion Tritium Accelerator Plan At SRS
North Augusta residents report the Savannah River Site to present a downsized one billion dollar tritium accelerator model to Energy Department officials amid federal budget pressure. The plan aims to reuse the accelerator for medical isotopes and civilian nuclear power, with officials debating timelines and funding while Congress weighs alternatives.
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North Augusta
Savannah River
Energy Department
Washington
Medical
Clinton
Congress
SRS
Cial
South Carolina
Georgia
Ambrose Schwal le
Westinghouse
Savannah River Co
Bill Bishop
Bishop
Energy
Federico Pena
Lindsey Graham
S.C
Aiken County Sees Education Dollars Backed by Test Figures
Brent Rankin and board members tout test results as proof of value for Aiken County education spending. They claim the county remains below spending highs yet shows above average test elements and near national levels, with teachers praised as key. Statewide scores rise for second year, 226000 students tested, gains strongest in grades four five seven, ninth steady, 11th slightly down.
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Aiken County
Brent Rankin
State Board of Education
Ex-lawmakers' charges in Lost Trust case dismissed
Federal Judge Falcon Hawkins dismissed charges against five former lawmakers in Operation Lost Trust, a vote selling probe tied to a parimutuel bill, citing prosecutors misconduct. Justice Department appeals and records sealed. senators raise objections to records release and subpoena scope amid ongoing political debate.
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Falcon Hawkins
Justice Department
Circuit Court of Appeals
Ernie Passailaigue
Charleston
Hawkins
Glenn McConnell
Senate
Savannah River Site expands alarm notices to state authorities
The Savannah River Site now notifies state emergency authorities about all nuclear alarms, regardless of significance. Earlier this summer officials complained they learned of critical alerts hours later or not at all. In one false alarm, 2000 SRS workers were evacuated.
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Savannah River
SRS
Schools reopen after renovations and busy summer
Purvis and Shaw describe New Ellenton Middle and Aiken Elementary improvements and busy summer construction. Countywide, schools hold registrations for supplies lists fees and meetings with teachers. State and federal officials coordinate on alarms and emergency planning while defense plant monitors remain sensitive to radiation level changes.
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Purvis
New Ellenton Middle
Aiken Elementary
Danny Shaw
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Aiken
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Georgia Institute of Therapeutic Massage
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Augusta
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