Editorial Council condemns Yucca decision and calls for action
Aiken County Council weighs a resolution urging the Department of Energy to use Yucca Mountain Nevada as a nuclear waste storage site. Critics argue billions spent on Yucca Mountain should not be abandoned is unjust to taxpayers and national policy. The call comes after President Obama ordered funding termination seeking an alternative long term storage solution.
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Call for City Council Email Access in Aiken Letter
Virgil W. Sauls urges the Aiken City Council and mayor to publish email contacts within 30 days. He notes the city posts phone numbers but lacks email addresses, contrasting with easier electronic contact for other officials. He emphasizes citizen input and asks for prompt online contact details.
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Aken Standard Publisher and Staff Directory
The Aken Standard lists publishers editors and managers including Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons and Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson with contact details.
Aiken Mayor Defends Budget Details and LOST Plan
The mayor of Aiken defends budget transparency and audits, notes final figures differ from initial totals, and urges support for a 1-cent Local Option Sales Tax extension. He cites wellness programs, public safety training, matched by Moody's A3 rating and GFOA recognition, while inviting citizens to discuss budgets with officials.
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Safety around power lines warns of winter outages and tree risks
Aiken Electric Cooperative stresses year round safety near power lines with ice storms and cold weather increasing outages due to fallen limbs. The cooperative maintains rights of way over 5000 miles and urges tree trimming before spring to protect families and crews, with guidance from Gary L. Stooksbury and safety resources online.
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Family thanks Aiken community for support after loss
In a heartfelt note the Setters family thanks local businesses and neighbors in Aiken for generous donations after the brother-in-law, age 42, died unexpectedly on January 26. They refrain from naming donors but express deep gratitude and ask God’s blessing for the future.
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Letters to Editor Addressing Cancer Topic in Aiken Standard
Readers respond about cancer topics and submission methods for letters to the editor. The note lists mailing, email, and fax options for correspondence to the Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina.
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