Donations Drive Supports Local Students From Aiken Electric and SRNS
Rodgers thanked Aiken Electric Cooperative for warehouse space and the Community Room while Savannah River Nuclear Solutions donated 500 backpacks. East Aiken School of the Arts assistant principal Christin Sosa and J.D. Lever Elementary Principal Cathy Ellis highlighted the impact on students, noting high needs and boosted readiness to learn. DeDe Biles reporting.
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East Aiken School
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SRNS official decries STEM discrimination findings
Samuel Maiden of SRNS says women and African Americans are underrepresented in STEM and cites pay gaps at Savannah River. SRNS issues a statement disagreeing with OFCCP findings while reaffirming commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees.
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H Canyon facility discussed by lawmakers and officials
State Sen. Tom Young and Rep. Joe Wilson spoke on funding and the unique role of H Canyon as 60 year old facility. Jack Craig noted aging infrastructure and maintenance needs while DOE and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions officials emphasized safety and legacy.
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H Canyon
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R-Aiken
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Department of Energy
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
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H Canyon remains sole operational U.S. nuclear plant at Savannah River
Since 1955 H Canyon at Savannah River Site has continuously operated to recover uranium-235 and neptunium-237 from reactor fuel. After the Cold War its role shifted toward stabilizing legacy materials and blending down highly enriched uranium to LEU for power, with a restart of the Second Uranium Cycle marking renewed activity.
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