SRS whistleblower testifies on overrun training contract
Edwin Harrison, a whistleblower at Savannah River Site, testifies that Westinghouse and General Physics rigged a contract for a waste reduction training program. He alleges up to 9 million involved and says he refused to sign a conflict of interest document, preserving claims of organizational conflicts. The case risks DOE repayment if Westinghouse loses, with potential 35 percent award to Harrison.
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Edwin Hamson
Westinghouse
Savannah River
Edwin Harrison
Savannah
Harrison
Richard Miley
Department of Energy
al Pnysies
Dan Westbrook
Westinghouse-General
DOE
North Augusta kindergartners celebrate Valentine cards and fun
Valentine's Day party at North Augusta Elementary School features first graders sharing cards and smiles. Josh Milton and Thomas Wall decorate noses with icing while parents join in. Teacher Nan Burns says the activity teaches giving and recognizing names as students deliver cards and enjoy the social moment.
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North Augusta
Josh Milton
Thomas Wall
Nan Burns
Page Conner
Bryson
North Augusta Middle
Rob
Aiken Community Playhouse eyes multiuse center progress
Angie Fitzgerald, ACP board president, says the Playhouse evolved from a 240 dollar budget in the 1950s to a planned Newberry Street multiuse facility. The project has raised over 1 million dollars but faces fundraising and timing questions as the city and Kiwanis weigh the plan. The building will be rentable in parts or entirely and aims to serve multiple community groups while boosting local arts.
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Angie Fitzgerald
Aiken
Igateu Ue
Fitzgerald
Allso
Kiwanians
Michael Anacierio
ACP
Homeless man sentenced for threats against Senator Thurmond
John Robert Groom, a Cleveland, Ohio drifter, was sentenced by US District Judge Cameron Currie to 18 months in a federal penitentiary for writing threats against Senator Strom Thurmond. Groom faced a two year supervised release after prison.
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Strom Thurmond
R.S.C
John Robert Groom
Cameron Currie
Currie
Groom
Currie Sai Groom
FBI
Thurmond
David Espie
Cleveland
Hall of Fame to induct Hitchcock Ragamuffin this weekend
The Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame in Lake Worth Florida will induct two new members with Aiken ties Thomas Hitchcock Sr and Ragamuffin The late 19th and early 20th century polo stars join 53 people and 10 horses already honored.
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Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame
Lake Worth
Fla
Aiken
Thomas Hitchcock Sr
Tommy
Hitchcock
Peter J. Rizzo
Tommy Hitchcock Jr
United States
Great Britain
Rizzo
Ragamuffin
Knox
Northrup R. Knox
Willis Hartman
USA
Argentina
Ten Free Redbud Trees for Arbor Day Foundation Members
The National Arbor Day Foundation offers ten free American redbud trees to each February joiner. Trees ship postpaid for planting between March 1 and May 31, guaranteed to grow or replaced. Send a $10 contribution to receive the trees by February 28.
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National Arbor Day Foundation
Foundation
Trees For America
Arbor Avenue
Nebraska City
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Carl Langley
Gener
SRS
Holiday
Conner
Jay Milton
Josh
Matt
Deborah Baumgarten
Jessica
Playhouse
Washington Group
Warren
Gare Lamune
Hall of Fame
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