Doctors Endorse Savannah River Plant Restart
Thirty five physicians from the Aiken County Medical Society sign an open letter backing the Savannah River Plant and its L Reactor restart. They say they have studied available health literature and understand potential risks but are comfortable with the facility in their community.
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Aiken County Medical Society
Savannah River
Clarence Flanigan
Dr. Flanigan
Jack L. Ratliff
S. Gilmore Eaves
T. Mark Meyer
M.D
T.W. Mappus Jr
Randy Watson
William Bruker
C.H. Pierce
Victoria Stoppler
Jobs for the Jobless nets 56 positions in Aiken County
The Jobs for the Jobless effort reports 56 temporary and permanent jobs created, 128 certifications under the Targeted Jobs Tax Credit, and 1100 dollars raised for library wall painting and grounds landscaping. Three participants, Zachary Paige Derrick Burton and Ronnie Patterson, worked under the program this summer.
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Dereck Burton
Zachary Paige
Ronnie Patterson
Aiken County
John Elliott
Phil Jones
Jeff Spears
Spears
Economic Recovery Committee
Rock Hill
Florence
Camden
Pickens
South Carolina
Derrick Burton
Jobs for the Jobless program praise and supporters
The article highlights positive views of the Jobs for the Jobless program with participants noting some workers showing potential for permanent employment. It explains tax deductibility for contributions, clarifies wage tax rules for homeowner hires, and lists committee members and supporting organizations.
Women Rise in Workforce as Barriers Fall Across Sectors
The article notes a shift in the 1980s with more women entering leadership roles in fields once dominated by men. It cites Sally Ride and Sandra Day O Connor as examples and reports labor force participation rising from 38 percent in 1962 and 43.9 percent in 1972 to 52.9 percent in the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Ride
Supreme Court
Sandra Day O’connor
U.S. Departments of Commerce and Labor
Washington
University of South Carolina
College of Business Administration
Women in the workforce and leadership roles
A broad look at women’s labor participation shows growth in jobs and education yet slow advancement into management and politics. Statistics from the 1960s to 1980s reveal pay gaps, underrepresentation in top positions, and rising college and professional enrollments. George Brelsford of Owens-Corning notes historic barriers and the Civil Rights Law’s impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech
George Brelsford
Owens-Corning Fiberglas
Owens of Illinois
Brelsford
Discovery Day Brings Valley Fun to Labor Day
The Midland Valley Merchants Association hosts Discovery Day at Harrison Caver Park on Labor Day in Horse Creek Valley. Activities include a goat pants challenge, tricycle races, diving dunk tank, live music, comedy acts, crafts from artists, a poster contest, and live radio coverage by WWWA from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Langley
Harrison- Caver
S.C
Discovery Day
Horse Creek
Valley
Kirkland
Horse Creek Valley
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Clarke D. Moore
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William B. Mullins
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H.G. Royal
Donald C. Pratt
James Blalock
Lloyd B. Daniels
Durward B. Pridgen
Fran Chapman
Carol Bowling
Kevin Crown
Bennistine Davis
W.E. Herdon
Mary Helen
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June Murph
Bill Murphy
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