Universities discuss consortium to run Savannah River Lab
Officials from the University of South Carolina Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina are exploring a consortium to run the Savannah River Laboratory and obtain contracts at the Savannah River Plant after Du Pont leaves in 1989. USC spokeswoman Debra Allen and MUSC assistant Steve Jones outlined potential opportunities as contracts are reshuffled once Du Pont departs.
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Steve Jones
MUSC
James B. Edwards
Edwards
Reagan
Jones
Salmonella outbreak reported in Aiken County
Aiken County faces a mild salmonella outbreak with at least 20 cases since August. Dr. William P. Morgan, district medical director for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, notes typical symptoms and warns the infection can progress to a blood infection in serious cases.
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Aiken County
William P. Morgan
S.C
Aiken Woman Jailed After DPS Officers Assaulted
An Aiken woman Sherri Poston Moseley, 27, was jailed after two Aiken Department of Public Safety officers were kicked and assaulted. She faced DUI charges after a traffic stop at York Street Rutland Drive and Alfred Alderman streets. She refused a breath test and alleged injury in the patrol car. Moseley was treated at Aiken Regional Medical Centers before detention.
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Aiken
Aiken Department of Public Safety
York Street
Rutland Drive
Alfred
Alderman
Sherri Poston Moseley
HCA
Ms. Moseley
Aiken County
Graniteville woman reports husband attempted arson in domestic dispute
A Graniteville woman told the Aiken County Sheriff's Department her husband tried to burn down her trailer in a morning domestic altercation. She said he splashed gasoline around the home to start the fire and she extinguished the blaze herself. The dispute involved custody of their child.
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Graniteville
Aiken County
Vaucluse Post Office Targeted by Gunfire
A Vaucluse post office was struck by bullets with as many as 16 impacts reported on the exterior and damage to glass windows. Buckshot fragments were recovered, and investigators are reviewing the incident as a possible gun attack following earlier reports of gunfire in the area.
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Vaucluse
Aiken Woman Reports $11000 Jewelry Missing After Move
An Aiken woman reported jewelry valued at $10,995 missing after movers visited her home. Some pieces were kept in a closet when the items disappeared. In a separate theft, radios and related gear valued at $9,630 were taken from Williamson Sand and Gravel Co. in Graniteville.
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Williamson Sand and Gravel Co
Graniteville
North Augusta Considers Sign Rules in Zoning Update
North Augusta Planning Commission debates portable signs and size limits as it reviews proposed zoning ordinance changes. The discussion covers free standing signs, display billboards, deterioration rules, landscaping for parking lots, and campaign sign allowances with a next study session scheduled.
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North Augusta
James Hoisington
Planning Commission
Ed Meloan
Commission
U.S. 25
U.S. 78
S.C. 25
Knox Avenue
Shuler
Wismer, Megill and Bell
Columbia
Aiken Christmas Craft Show Returns for 17th Year
The Aiken Parks and Recreation Department brings back its Christmas Craft Show with 240 crafters inside and outside at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center. An estimated 15 000 visitors are expected as woodwork and crafts such as stained glass ceramics jewelry and quilts draw shoppers from Tennessee and West Virginia. The Optimist Club runs a concession benefiting local youth with hot dogs soda and baked goods. The event runs Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
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Aiken Parks and Recreation Department
H. Odell Weeks
Anne E. Hagelston
Recreation Department
Rhinehart
Ms. Hagelston
Optimist Club
Aiken
Christmas Fund Drives Spread Cheer Across Aiken Area
The Aiken Jaycees seek at least 75 dollars per child to fund a shopping tour for 60 underprivileged youngsters at Wal-Mart. Salvation Army kettle and mail drives support needy families in Aiken with contributions via P O Box addresses. The Valley Empty Stocking Fund collects from banks and private donors with multiple mailing options.
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Aiken Jaycees
Wal-Mart
Aiken Jaycee
P.O
Aiken
Salvation Army
Roses
Wal- Mart
The
Valley
Langley
Bath
Clearwater
Appointments Planned for Local Boards by Aiken Delegation
The Aiken County Legislative Delegation approved nominations rules and deadlines for filling vacancies on several boards. Vacancies include Mental Retardation, Social Services, Valley Public Service Authority, and the S C Board of Education. Officials discussed VPSA governance, area territories, and a potential DOJ involvement if elected territorially. Governor approval for Tom Evans as VPSA commissioner awaited.
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Aiken County
Charles R. Sharpe
R-Wagoner
Nikki Setzler
Lexington
Mel Story
North Augusta
Terrie Bridgers
Clearwater
Abbie Lee Watson
Department of Social Services
Robert L. Boone
Valley Public Service Authority
VPSA
Carroll Campbell
Tom Evans
S.C
Thomas E. Huff
John Pettigrew
Edgefield
Jones
WPSA
Boone
Mack
Breezy Hill Water and Sewer Co
Mock
Breezy Hill
DHEC
Thomas L. Moore
D-Clearwater
U.S. Justice Department
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Melean
Cenco
Christina Johanningmeier
City of Aiken
Carol Woodward
P.O. Box
C. David Miles
Newton ‘Seebeck
L.R. Massey
Holley Tractor Company
Carl A. McGee
George Stribling
Charlies L. Dixon
Herbert Sizemore
Otto E. George
H.P. Chappell
Robert A. Johnson
John Twomb
Samuel G. Christine
N.M. Meaker
Leonard F. Baker
Paul D. Wicker
HJ Clark, Jr
LM. Arnett
J. Edwin Harmstad
Stan Cassels
Johnson
Delphine C. Johnson
William S. Young Oues
Dorothy L. Richey
Evelen Andrews
S.C. Thomas
Fred Jees
Clifford Collier
AS. Mowry
Joseph C. Finley
Samuel Easter
L.C. Brown
Kathryn Keaton
Donald A. Norton
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