Lugar says MOX shutdown would be catastrophic and costly
Former U.S. Sen Richard Lugar urged continued MOX facility work at the Savannah River Site saying shutting MOX would be catastrophic, costing hundreds of millions and straining Russia and South Carolina agreements. He cited $500 million shutdown costs and questioned down blending as an alternative.
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New Mexico
Golden Harvest Wins Grant for Floor Scrubber in Aiken
Golden Harvest Food Bank, serving 30 Georgia and South Carolina counties through 300 partner pantries, received a 2000 grant from Plum Creek Foundation to buy a floor scrubbing machine for the Aiken Distribution Center. The device will improve sanitation and save labor hours, aiding food sourcing and distribution for families facing hardship. Elizabeth Margaret Holmes of Johnston was named to the University of Memphis dean’s list for fall 2015, with 12 or more hours and a 3.5 GPA.
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Aiken
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Golden Harvest
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Johnston
University of Memphis
Great Oak Therapeutic Riding Center reborn in Aiken area
Great Oak: Aiken Therapeutic Riding Center replaces STAR Riding with a permanent home on 20 acres along Edgefield Highway. Wendy O'Brien, chair, notes the name change, new leadership, and a bold plan to build a barn, riding arenas, and trails after purchasing the Edgefield Highway property in 2015 with donor support.
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Aiken
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Doug Rabold
Hitchcock Woods Foundation
Aiken Center For the Arts
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Freddy Davis
Biles
Wendy O’brien
Aiken Therapeutic Riding Center
Rabold
nonprofit plans capital drive for Great Oak riding program
Rabold outlines a capital campaign to finish a barn and fund expanded services at Great Oak, including programs for veterans with PTSD and partnerships with high-profile nonprofits. The venture, funded by $200,000 raised so far, will rely on volunteers and hire a certified riding instructor, aiming to start by June.
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Great Oak Seeks June Launch Despite Partial Finish
Great Oak's chairman Wendy O'Brien says the project aims to be operational by June even if construction isn't fully completed by then. The statement signals cautious optimism about the timeline and readiness for opening.
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