SRS hits eight millionth glass canister milestone at DWPF
At Savannah River Site the Defense Waste Processing Facility poured its eight millionth pound of radioactive glass into a canister since 1996. DWPF has produced over 2,000 stainless steel glass canisters with 10 foot tall by two foot diameter containers and plans a second storage building with 2,340 underground spaces. The project supports moving waste from tanks to immobilized glass and awaits shipment to a long term Yucca Mountain repository, delayed amid political opposition.
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SRS
Washington Savannah River Company
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Kim Hauer
Hauer
SAS
U.S. Department of Energy
DOE
Julie Peterson
Peterson
Yucca Mountain
Nevada
Philip Lord
Plord
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Caregivers Learn Coping Skills in Alzheimer Seminar Series
A series of free caregiver seminars at Eden Gardens offers guidance on caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease. Adelle Stanley and Liz Neal emphasize caregiver self care and information needs, with sessions featuring experts on behaviors legal issues and grief. Attendees must register and spaces are limited to about 55 per session. Contact numbers provided.
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Eden Gardens
Adelle Stanley
Palmetto
The
Alzheimer’s Association
Stanley
Liz Neal
Neal
Howard Etheridge
Betty
Etheridge
Heather Brazell
Trinity Lutheran Home
Brazell
John Moore
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Aiken MS Walk Brings Community Together For Cure
Tony's Troopers led by Tony Cato's family plan a March 25 MS Walk at the Aiken County Public Library to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Jeannie Cato notes growing participation from 20 to 47 and ongoing fundraisers including yard and bake sales and a raffle. Proceeds help MS research and awareness with donations listed on certificates.
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Tony
Tony Cato
Cato
Jeannie
Aiken County Family Court Office
Family Court
Family Court Office
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Parade to unite Aiken community celebrates Black History
The Black Historical Committee hosts its fifth Annual Black History Parade in Aiken with 50 plus entries expected from CSRA. Grand marshals are Carey Johnson and Jamal Reynolds. The march begins 3 p.m. Saturday on Florence Street and ends at Smith Hazel Recreation Center with entries accepted until start. weather delays possible to February 25.
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Black Historical Committee
Sabina Craig
Craig
CSRA
Florence Street
Smith- Hazel Recreation Center
Carey Johnson
Aiken High School
Jamal Reynolds
Florida State
American Legion
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Betty Gyles
Rick Brown
Charonica Pope
John Moore
Imoore
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Aiken County hosts language arts festival and community events
USCA hosts the first Aiken County Language Arts Festival for middle and high school students on Saturday February 25 with registration 8:15 to 9 a.m. at the Humanities and Social Sciences building. Also offered that day is a Spring Stamping Class at 10 a.m. and a Black History event with refreshments at 11 a.m. plus a film on February 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Penland 106.
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University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken County
Humanities and Social Sciences
Stephoiegay
Stampinup
Penland
USCA
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