Lawmakers push MOX fines funding from DOE
Congress members and Gov Nikki Haley press for a DOE funded $1 million daily MOX penalty to South Carolina for missing the Savannah River Site milestone. Sen Lindsey Graham and Rep Joe Wilson back enforcing the 2003 agreement while downblending options face scrutiny. Derrek Asberry covers the SRS beat for the Aiken Standard.
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Chamber learns from aspirational cities at First Friday event
Aiken Mayor Rick Osbon said the closure of Dillard's at the Aiken Mall challenges the city but inspires Chamber leadership to move forward. The Aspirational Cities Tour, with Greenville Raleigh and Winston-Salem, sparked a visioning process with 154 responses and a January 26 input meeting at the Aiken Municipal Center.
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Turno enters race for Aiken County Council District 3
Don Turno announces candidacy for the Aiken County Council District 3 seat vacated by LaWana McKenzie whose term ends December 31 after 32 years on the council. Turno, a Savannah River Site manager and longtime emergency services volunteer, aims to improve public safety infrastructure and economic development. He plans to meet District 3 residents in coming months.
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