Politicians Clash Over Plutonium Shipments to SRS
Georgia Governor Hodges seeks to block plutonium shipments through the state to the Savannah River Site while South Carolina Lt. Governor Peeler accuses political posturing. Environmental groups urge opposition to DOE hearings on recycling radioactive metals into consumer products amid safety concerns.
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State Museum
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Wenonah Hayter
Letter supports firm DOE plutonium disposal for South Carolina
The letter urges the Department of Energy to implement a firm program that removes surplus weapons plutonium from South Carolina. It calls for expeditious disposition at a permanent repository and seeks dialogue among DOE, South Carolina, and the congressional delegation to resolve concerns over three SRS plutonium projects. The writer regrets any misunderstanding caused by a local article.
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Department of Energy
South Carolina
DOE
CNTA
H&R Block Tax Course Begins September 10
H&R Block offers an 11 week income tax course starting September 10 with morning, afternoon, and evening classes at area locations. Students learn tax rules and preparation from experienced instructors and gain skills from basic 1040s to complex returns.
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H&r Block
Partisan districting clash tests gubernatorial veto risks
Republicans push a plan to redraw districts while Democrats allege coercion to override a possible veto. Wilkins defends neutrality as Neal and Bales accuse Harrison of vote trading. Harrison denies these claims, saying districts were already set and party politics drive the debate. The House aims to approve the plan Thursday with a Senate panel advancing a separate reapportionment proposal.
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Harrison
Joe Neal
Hopkins
Jimmy Bales
Eastover
Bates
Neal
Hodges
Cortney Owings
Owings
State House
U.S
Aiken's Makin' adds second day of live entertainment
Murff notes crafters excel when husbands are away as Aiken's Makin' returns to its roots with a second day of live acts. Bridgestone Firestone SC provides the stage at Newberry Street Festival Center, headlined by Double Dutch Force from Wagener, and volunteers wear 25th anniversary shirts sponsored by Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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Aiken
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Firestone SC
Berry Street Festival Center
Double Dutch Force
Wagener
Makin
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