Dixie Clay Division seeks large expansion of Randall Mine in Aiken County
Vanderbilt Minerals LLC Dixie Clay Division filed a permit modification with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to expand the Randall Mine from about 97.2 acres to 650.7 acres near Bath, with Dixie Clay land added to the permit while mining methods and rates are expected to stay the same. Jay Stallings notes the expansion reflects owned lands, and residents like Gem Lakes neighbor Sheila Cline express concern as the area borders homes and subdivisions.
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Vanderbilt Minerals LLC
Dixie Clay Division
Aiken County
Aiken Standard
Randall
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Bath
Dixie Clay
Vanderbilt Organization
Jay Stallings
DHEC
Stallings
Gem Lakes
Sheila Cline
Town Creek
Cline
Vanderbilt Minerals Dixie Clay Mine Faces Community Questions
Residents raise concerns about water quality in Town Creek and nearby property values as Dixie Clay Division seeks a permit modification. Plant manager Jay Stallings notes buffers, vegetation screens, and 40 years of effective techniques plus NPDES water monitoring and noise control. DH EC review ongoing. Stallings open to discussion.
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Vanderbilt Minerals LLC
Dixie Clay Division
Jay Stallings
Town Creek
Cline
Stallings
DHEC
Night Out brings police and residents together in South Meadows
South Meadows residents and Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt deputies joined National Night Out at the community pool. Debbie Townsend welcomed officers and fire department staff, aimed at boosting neighborly ties and easing kids’ fear. The event, part of a nationwide program since 1984, drew support from local businesses and community members, with booster efforts totaling 150 dollars for Support I.
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Aiken County
Michael Hunt
South Meadows
Debbie Townsend
Townsend
Sheriff’s Department
Jason Feemster
South Meadows’ Home Association Board
Kirk Hildebrand
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
Target
Hildebrand
Michael Ford
North Augusta
Support I
Renfro
Carl Culpepper
New Ellenton
Touch an Animal Day At Savannah River Ecology Lab
Aiken County residents can join the sixth annual Touch an Animal Day this Saturday at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. Demonstrations feature native wildlife from the Savannah River Site with alligators owls and possums previously appearing. University of Georgia undergraduates will present posters on ecological research while attendees learn about local snakes reptiles edible plants and safety practices to protect themselves and support environmental stewardship.
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Aiken County
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Savannah River
CSRA
University of Georgia
Vicky Sutton- Jackson
Sutton-Jackson
Want to go Touch an Animal Day at UGA-SREL Center
The annual event invites the public to a free session at the UGA SREL Conference Center on U S 278 in New Ellenton this Saturday from 9 am to noon. With turnout often exceeding 700, organizers emphasize environmental care and no security clearance needed. Call 803 725 2472 for details.
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Uga-Srel
U.S. 278
New Ellenton
Sutton-Jackson
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