MOX funding secured after yearlong battle in Congress
Advocates for the Savannah River Site MOX facility won $345 million to continue construction after a tense push that nearly paused funding. The $1.1 trillion bill preserves MOX, a key nonproliferation project. Senators Graham and Rep. Wilson praised the support, noting jobs and national security at Savannah River.
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House approves 1.1 trillion bill financing government
The House narrowly passed a 1.1 trillion government funding bill after Obama and Republicans formed a bipartisan bloc to override Democratic opposition. The measure funds most agencies and avoids new bank regulation changes tied to post 2008 crisis rules.
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Random Acts of Kindness Stories Sought by Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites readers to share Christmas season kindness experiences. Contact reporter Derrek Asberry at 803-644-2381 or dasberry at aikenstandard.com, or reach him on Twitter as DerrekAsberry.
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Seeds to USC men's success sown in Charleston
Natives to bring Old Hollywood to Aiken. Living on the Go, 1C.
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Charleston
Old Hollywood
Aiken
Area Deaths include Wohlwend Weyant and Hynes Jr
Deaths and Funerals column lists Betty Sunny Wohlwend Shannon Weyant Harold Ross Sr. Johnnie Mae Hunter Joseph Leroy Hynes Jr. Lionel Midgette Jr. Marilyn E. Peavy Rich Mary Frances Burney Blake Norma L. Hill Robert Joseph Gainer. Area obituaries and funeral notices appear in the 6A section.
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Betty
Sunny” Wohlwend
Shannon Weyant, Aiken
Harold Ross Sr., Elko
Johnnie Mae Hunter
Beech Island
Joseph Leroy Hynes Jr
Brooklyn, NY
Marilyn E. Peavy Rich
Aiken
Mary Frances Burney Blake
Norma L. Hill
Robert Joseph Gainer
Weather outlook: Sunny with cool temperatures
A clear weather forecast calls for sunny skies and light winds. Daytime high around 59 Fahrenheit and chilly overnight lows near 31 with a 14C reading for the forecast period.
Public Safety Captain Turno earns USC Aiken degree
For many years Aiken Public Safety officer David Turno rose to captain and completed a Bachelor of Arts in communications at USC Aiken's commencement. He attended with wife Jennifer and son Justin, expressing enjoyment in interacting with students. The edition notes a 2014 December graduates list and photo gallery.
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South Carolina economy shows gains led by manufacturing
Economists from the University of South Carolina project a positive outlook for 2015 as manufacturing drives growth in South Carolina. The Aiken County area remains a manufacturing hub with North Augusta and Aiken posting strong employment increases from 2013 to 2014, while overall job gains shift toward leisure and hospitality sectors.
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