DOE IG Probes Ammo Theft at Savannah River Plant
The U S Department of Energy Inspector General investigates alleged theft or misuse of live ammunition and spent shell casings by Wackenhut Services at the Savannah River Plant. The probe covers ammunition use and accounting for the plant security force of about 800 personnel. Wackenhut says it uses roughly 800000 rounds yearly and sells spent casings by weight with proceeds returning to the government.
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U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Inspector General
DOE
Savannah River
Wackenhut Services Inc
Cliff Webb
SRP
Wackenhut
Coral Gables
Fla
NI Industries to Close Verenes Aiken Plant Within 90 Days
NI Industries announced the Mirrex Plant of Automotive Trim Division at 25 Windham Blvd will close within 90 days. The factory in Verenes Aiken Industrial Park employs 205 permanent workers with temporary staff fluctuating and makes side view mirrors for General Motors. The closure follows loss of a major contract per industrial relations manager Onorio Ca tenacci.
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NI Industries
Verenes Aiken
Mirrex
Windham Blvd
General Motors
Onorio
Catenacci
Aiken County Officers Nab Man On Drug Charges
Deputies on another case encountered Rovner Peterson 27 as they observed a car with a paper dealer tag turn onto York Street in Aiken. A bag of white powder in plain view led to cocaine possession charges and a second package was found later.
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Aiken County
Carrol G. Heath
Rovner Peterson
Aiken
York Street
Hampton Avenue
Public hearing on I-20 U S 25 frontage road move set
A public hearing will discuss relocating frontage roads at the I 20 and U S 25 interchange near North Augusta tonight at 7. The session takes place in the banquet rooms of the North Augusta Community Center on Brookside Drive.
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North Augusta
U.S. 25
Brookside Drive
New Sewer System Up For Discussion In Ellenton
The Ellenton Town Council will discuss a proposed sewer system in a 6 30 p.m. work session at the town hall. In North Augusta, the Planning Commission holds a second public hearing on the land use plan at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building Council Chambers. The current plan dates from 1971.
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New Ellenton
North Augusta
Jackson adopts zoning ordinance and forms planning commission
Jackson Town Council approved second and final reading of a new zoning ordinance and established a permanent planning and zoning commission. The eight district framework allows specific land uses for the next 20 years, including residential, commercial, and industrial categories. Mayor Rollo will nominate commission members as renovations for the old elementary school municipal complex are planned, with final plans required before any work.
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Jackson
Joel Batson
Batson
Mason J. Rollo
Ihe
Districts Set For Single Member Aiken Board Election
Aiken County announces a Sept 15 special single member district election for nine districts approved by the U S Department of Justice. About 4 300 voters purged for not voting in four years. call 642 2029 by Aug 15 to seek reinstatement. Registration books closed.
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Aiken County
Monetta
New Holland
Oak Grove
Perry
Burglars Hit Stores Homes and Businesses in Aiken County
Thieves prowled Aiken County with burglaries reported at City Laundry on Hampton Avenue where damage estimated at 150 dollars occurred after intruders entered through an attic vent. A Shoney’s on Whiskey Road lost a car with camping gear valued high and wallets. a Kroger shopper reported wallet theft and a fraudulent 178 dollars charged to a J B White card. Other incidents included thefts from Wal-Mart, United Solid, a rental house on Wayland Street, and multiple homes with stolen videotape gear, ammeters, a wall heater, and a microwave and television. The times range from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday night with descriptions of suspects and vehicle details.
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Aiken County
Hampton Avenue
Aiken
Kroger
Hitchcock Plaza
Wal-Mart
United Solid
Mill Street
Bath
Wayland Street
Warrenville
Owens Street
Celeste Avenue
Belvedere
North Augusta
Green Pond Church Road
Jackson
Vanderbilt Drive
Memorial Day Restored as County Holiday in Aiken Council
Aiken County Council reinstated Memorial Day as an official county holiday and funded protective gear for officials exposed to infectious diseases. The meeting set a record for unanimous votes approving all ordinances and proposals, with Chairman Carrol H. Warner noting the cohesion. The panel also discussed road repairs on Honeysuckle Court as residents urged paving funds and legislative aid.
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Aiken
Carrol H. Warner
William P. Morgan
Lower
Savannah Health District
Gem Lakes
William K. Rash
Rash
Alvin Bryan
Public Works
Council
Warner
Chamber of Commerce wraps two day membership blitz
Aiken Chamber of Commerce ends a two day membership blitz with a media campaign and in person visits to attract new members. A TV spot referenced Dragnet and prompted copyright concerns from Universal Studios which advised a written description and tape review.
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Chamber of Commerce
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
June Murff
Chamber
Blitz
William S. (Doak) Fairey Jr
Fairey
Universal Studios
Universal
Aiken
Myrtle Beach
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Wagoner
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Couchton
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Lynwood
Willow Springs
Belevedere
Carolina Heights
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Hollow Creek
Sue R. Townsend
Medwell Hill
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