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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2002
Page
6
South Carolina officials and federal leaders pressed limits on shipments from Rocky Flats and explored MOx fuel as a disposal route. Gov. Hodges and Sen. Graham backed a dual track strategy, weighing immobilization or burial, amid environmental and contractor concerns and hopes for project start within the year.
The Southeast faced record snows with 45 inches reported at Savannah River Site. In Aiken area, temperatures dip to around 20 overnight with melting snow and improving roads. Governor Hodges closes state government again, National Guard on duty, schools and colleges closed, and 960 traffic accidents logged in the first 12 hours. Postmaster weighs risk to deliveries as authorities plan normal return. Deborah Lay and Carrie Pyke die in icy crashes in Aiken County.
Details show a coordinated strike on a compound near Khowst in eastern Afghanistan, using B 1B bombers F A 18 aircraft and AC 130 gunship support to hit a training facility and cave complex. Officials say al Qaeda fighters regrouping possibly to resume fighting or cross into Pakistan.
LeDuc outlined plans to improve access between Target and the mall and Publix and Dougherty Road, and to connect Whiskey Road with Silver Bluff Road. He also announced Dougherty Road improvements and right of way acquisitions. The effort aims to ease congestion on Aiken's south end while spurring north side growth.
Families and neighbors enjoy fresh snow as kids sled and play football around Christmas lights at the Newberry Festival Site. Debbi Nix and sisters admire the scenery while recalling past snows and hoping for more family memories this holiday season.
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