MOX facility plans stay on track despite delays
Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham confirms the MOX program at Savannah River Site remains on track to convert 34 metric tons of weapons plutonium into commercial nuclear fuel by January 2009. The certification cites provisions from Thurmond and Graham, including penalties and a bailout clause if the plan fails.
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Battle of Aiken reenactment returns to Confederate Memorial Park
The Battle of Aiken reenactment returns for a 10th anniversary at Brigadier General Barnard E. Bee Confederate Memorial Park off Powell Pond Road near I-20 exit 18. The two day event runs 9 am to 5 pm with battles at 11 am and 2 pm, live music, crafts, and food vendors. admission is 10 for adults and 5 for ages 6-18, under 5 free.
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Scooter riders urged to follow bicycle rules in Aiken
The Aiken Department of Public Safety says electric scooter riders must obey bicycle laws, avoid sidewalks in downtown, and stay off all Interstate roadways. They are legally classified as bicycles with no age limit, and riders should learn proper signaling and traffic rules.
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Do-not-call registry shown effective in AP poll
The government do-not-call registry reduced telemarketing calls for about 75 percent of signers, while e-mail spam efforts saw little impact in six weeks. More than 57 million numbers were added to the list since October, per the FTC.
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Chamber plants tree for Libby Taylor at courthouse
Libby Taylor retired from the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce in December after 23 years. Representatives planted a tree on Park Avenue in front of the federal courthouse to honor her service as special projects coordinator and her role in the popular crafts festival drawing up to 30,000 attendees. Chamber President Charlie Weiss called Taylor a shining star and praised her positive spirit and leadership.
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