Local officials report minimal disruptions from cold snap in Aiken
City manager Atken and public safety heads describe few issues from the freeze. Some buses failed to crank due to batteries but replacements were made and service continued. Schools reported scattered heating problems at North Augusta Elementary Redcliffe Elementary Clearwater Elementary and Aiken High. Forecast calls for sunny skies, highs in the low 30s today and middle teens tonight with light winds, rising to mid 40s Wednesday.
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DOE eyed plan to dismantle warheads at Savannah River Site
The Energy Department’s Savannah River Site plan to dismantle excess nuclear warheads and convert plutonium to MOX could create up to 1000 jobs and over 1 billion dollars in construction but remains six years from start. Key hurdles include Russian ratification delays, funding, and political support. Endorsed by business leaders but constrained by budget and international treaty pace.
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Columbia Based Environmental
Cold Weather Services Hold Shelter Open Across State
Columbia plumbers gear up for outages as teens threaten pipes. In Charleston the Interfaith Crisis Ministries shelter stays open all day serving about 90 homeless men with meals warm clothing and medical services. About 120 people sheltered Monday up 20 percent. Farmers expect wheat dormancy and greens to endure. Cold weather may ease gnats, says SC Agriculture Statistics Service.
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South Carolina
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South Carolina Agricultural Statistics Service
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US warplanes fire missiles at Iraqi aircraft in no fly zone
Washington reports four US planes engaged Iraqi aircraft over southern Iraq. Missiles apparently missed, one Iraqi plane possibly crashed after fuel loss. No US or allied personnel harmed. The clash escalates tensions over no fly zones enforced by US and Britain.
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Retired Officers Association Meet in Aiken
The Aiken Chapter of the Retired Officers Association will meet Wednesday at Houndslake Country Club. Judy Shepherd will present Truk Lagoon: Above And Below The Water. Social hour starts 6:30 pm followed by dinner and program. Reservations required. Call Charley Brewer at 648-2595 for information.
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Impeachment strategy debated as Senate considers trial plan
Senators from both parties weigh a test vote after House impeachment of President Clinton. White House lawyers prepare a sharp defense and motions on evidence and opening presentation. Bipartisan plan by Gorton and Lieberman could limit a full trial to a quick vote if both parties approve.
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Georgia
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Hodges demands 200 million tax on video gambling
Hodges wants at least 200 million in taxes or fees from video gambling to fund one time educational needs. Industry groups contest 600 million net profit, arguing it reflects post payout figures not profits, while calls for careful taxation to avoid killing the industry. Drummond opposes pre referendum regulation and taxes.
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Carolina Entertainment Association
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