City Tackles Sinkhole and Aged Pipes In Downtown Aiken
Public Works officials report a sinkhole forming past the courthouse manhole on Chesterfield Street near Park Avenue necessitating an emergency repair. Crews plan trench-less rehabilitation of a corrugated metal storm pipe with 1 inch concrete lining to extend life while keeping traffic flowing.
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Osbon
Aiken
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Dan Brown
Chesterfield Road
Lawsuit targets MOX project and DOE over milestones
The suit accuses MOX and the DOE of failing milestones in the MOX project, a program cited as billions over budget. Named defendants include Ernest Moniz, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz. The project remains funded at minimum about 340 million dollars in the latest defense authorization bill as Rick Perry is nominated to succeed Moniz as energy secretary. Sen. Portman criticized the shifting 2024 to 2044 time frame, while Perry pledged better execution and management.
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DOE
Ernest Moniz
National Nuclear Security Administration
Frank Klotz
Perry
Department of Energy
Portman
Blizzard Paralyzes Aiken Area With Deep Snow and Winter Grief
A historic blizzard left the Southeast chilled as a fatality was blamed on the storm. In Aiken, 15 to 18 inches covered streets and homes, with power intact but downtown shut. Residents recalled the snowfall with wonder and fear as school closed for days and volunteers aided by the National Guard and local crews.
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South Carolina
Aiken
Weather Service
Rachel Pirkle
Laurens Street
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Kelly Lynn
Gloverville
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Lynn
Sean
Rick Osbon
Osbon
Diggs
Palmetto Golf Club
Richland Avenue
Coker Springs Road
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