SRNS Lays Off 1,400 Over Three Phases Amid Plan
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions enters the second phase of its 1,400 job reduction plan as Will Callicott says 600 to 700 employees may be affected this week. In December 328 workers joined voluntary separation, receiving severance for each year of service. A final phase is planned for August with a transition center on 237 Park Ave in Aiken to aid skill matching and job placement.
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Pollen Allergies Rise as Warm Weather Hits Aiken
The warmer springlike weather brings increased pollen in Aiken County with trees such as cedars junipers elms and alders contributing early. Dr. Anthony Harris notes higher pollen counts from regional stations and advises allergy sufferers to monitor environments and recognize early symptoms.
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Murder trial begins in Aiken case
A 20 year old Aiken man and 21 year old Marcus Finklin are linked to a drug deal gone wrong. Tevon Jackson of 193 Dry Branch Rd. testified in court Wednesday as witnesses for the prosecution. Trial details continue on page 16A.
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General Sessions Court
Ink themews inside today Chamber events and games
The notice highlights local Chamber of Commerce happenings and sports results. Pacers win at home and USC Aiken men’s and women’s basketball teams are featured.
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Deaths and Funerals listing highlights names
North Augusta and nearby communities report obituaries for Geraldine V. Hamilton Lila Blackwell Burns Travis E. Cramer Steven Jeffrey Smith Louise Frederick Norris Ashley Pierre and Jesse Odell Baldwin Sr. detailing services for Williston Augusta Aiken Elizabethtown and Wagoner areas in this edition's 6A deaths column.
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North Augusta
Lila Blackwell Burns
Elizabethtown
N.C
Travis E. Cramer
Wagoner
Steven Jeffrey Smith
Aiken
Louise Frederick Norris
Williston
Ashley Pierre
Augusta
Jesse Odell Baldwin Sr
Copper theft hits Magnolia Baptist Church in Aiken area
Deacon Charles Morgan reports two outside heating and air units at Magnolia Baptist Church were gutted in a Sunday to Monday theft. Each unit valued at about 8000 dollars, leaving only shells on cement pads. Sheriff’s Office notes recyclers chip metal on arrival. ID laws in Georgia require it but some play by rules. Authorities urge fencing and surveillance to deter future thefts.
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Troy Elwell
Aiken County
Educator Roberson Remains Hospitalized in Richmond County
Aiken County native educator Roberson remains hospitalized in Richmond County after a summer signal toward a role as superintendent. Dr. Bill Gallman, longtime Aiken County deputy, notes ongoing curriculum monitoring and exploration of new possibilities, with BOE page 16A referenced for details.
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