DOE overhauls contracts to reward good work at Savannah River Site
The Energy Department plans sweeping reforms to contract structures for nuclear operations, boosting competition, tightening penalties for environmental violations, and tying bonuses to specific performance. Westinghouse Savannah River Co. says the changes are timely as its Savannah River Site maintains a 20 000 strong workforce amid a costly cleanup.
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U.S. Energy Department
Savannah River
Kit Newton
Westinghouse
Savannah River Co
Aiken
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School officials weigh state funding shift in Aiken County
Aiken County school leaders Dr. Joseph R. Brooks and Dr. John B. Bradley back moving about 180 million dollars in annual South Carolina school funds from homeowners to the state if other sources cover the money. Property taxes supply a large share of the district budget with 26 million of 76 million in operating fees last year. Rep. Billy Bean has introduced a bill to roll back residential property taxes, currently paused in a House subcommittee chaired by Bean.
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South Carolina
Joseph R. Brooks
Boarau Education
John B. Bradley
Billy Bean
Lancaster
General Assembly
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep
Boan
Aiken Co School District Budget Review Moves Ahead
Ellen Henderson monitors the 1993 94 revised operations budget bill for the Aiken County School District as it goes to the South Carolina School Boards Association for consideration.
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Aiken Co
Ellen Henderson
South Carolina School Boards Association
Legislators Cautions On Tax Reform
Two Aiken County senators say they will back legislation to wipe out local property taxes used for schools but urge caution in their landmark move. Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee authors the bill and seeks broad support as lawmakers tire of school tax heat. Sens. Thomas L. Moore and Greg Ryberg note agreement.
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Aiken County
Billy Bean
D-Lancaster
House
Ways and Means Committee
Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
D-Clearwater
Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
Longtime Aiken County Council Chair Carroll Warner dies
Carroll H. Warner, veteran chair of the Aiken County Council, died Saturday after a massive stroke two days earlier. Known for candor and calm, he steered discussions on the Best Friend Express bus despite losses and financial fears. He served since the council’s early days after Home Rule Act of 1975.
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Warner Dies After Illness Of Two Days
Aiken County Council Chairman Carroll H. Warner 63 died Saturday at Aiken Regional Medical Centers after a two day illness. He suffered a stroke at his home Thursday and funeral plans were not announced. A longtime Republican leader, Warner served 17 years on the council, praised as an anchor in county government.
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Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
Aiken
Kitchings Mill
W. Edward
Eddie) Butler
North Augusta
Denton T. Johnson
Johnson
Warner
Young Takes Over Until Special Election in Aiken County
Ronnie Young, vice chairman of the Aiken County Council, will lead the council until a special election fills the vacancy caused by the death of Chairman Carroll H. Warner. Warner died after a two day illness. a statewide 180 day rule requires a special election for the chairmanship. The anticipated general election won’t occur for about 18 weeks with primaries at least 11 weeks away.
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Ronnie Young
Aiken County
Warner
Mike Toole
Denton T. Johnson
Panel Finds Reason to Believe Harding Involved in Plot
An independent panel said there are reasonable grounds to believe Tonya Harding joined the scheme to injure Nancy Kerrigan and hid what she knew. The finding does not remove her from the Olympic team but could lead to disciplinary hearings by the US Figure Skating Association and a possible special meeting during Lillehammer Games.
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Tonya Harding
Eet
Nancy Kerrigan
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U.S
U.S. Figure Skating Association
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Crime In Aiken series to explore local law enforcement
Aiken Standard announces a six part led crime series titled Crime In Aiken. The reports will examine how the community can help law enforcement do its job and look at one wing the e crime. The six installments promise an in depth look at crime in Aiken County and the efforts of local authorities.
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