Twenty five local leaders to watch in 2009
Strom Thurmond Jr incoming Aiken County solicitor faces a large backlog and an aging case system while pushing a faster court flow and openness. Sam Bhattacharyya leads Savannah River National Laboratory toward growth and stronger DOE engagement with SRNS. Grant Gibbons steadies public defense aiding court efficiency. Chuck Munns oversees SRNS with post stimulus recovery and leadership change. Jim French manages SRS liquid waste projects progressing toward closure. Vernon Dunbar as mayor of New Ellenton confronts stormy year challenges while weathering ethics concerns. Tom Young Jr. represents South Carolina at large as a state legislator in transition.
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Young fills leadership void amid education focus and GVW response
The piece highlights Shane Massey and other figures as pivotal in public education advocacy, water system fixes, and local governance. It notes Massey’s push for accountability and roll call votes, Barrett’s gubernatorial bid, and Donna Moore Wesby’s education outreach. It also mentions Chad Leverette’s USC Aiken teaching award and international recognition.
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