Spotlight on SRS Future Amid 1994 Election Upheaval
The 75th annual Aiken Chamber banquet highlighted Savannah River Site's role as Aiken’s major employer. U S Representative Lindsey Graham and adviser J Warren Tompkins III warned of political shifts after the November 8 1994 vote. Tompkins cited a “bloodless revolution” as Republicans gained power, stressing SRS and Aiken Regional Medical Centers as key local assets and noting DOE budget concerns.
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Savannah River
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
U.S
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
J. Warren Tompkins III
Steve Griffin
Aiken
Washington
Graham
America
Tompkins
SRS
Two Announce Plans To Run For N A Seats
North Augusta council races loom as incumbent Carolyn Baggott and newcomer Kent Sullivan announce bids for three seats on the April 25 ballot. Qualification runs January 17 to 24 or primaries in February if needed. Baggott cites taxes crime and quality of life. Sullivan wants planned growth and citizen input for major decisions.
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North Augusta
Carolyn C. Baggott
Kent Sullivan
Atkinson to Seek Sheriff’s Office in 1996 Race
Former Aiken County under sheriff Jack Atkinson, now Wagener police chief, plans a 1996 sheriff campaign. He will announce at a Jan 21 buffet luncheon at Bobby’s Bar-B-Q in Langley, with supporters mailing notices. Atkinson served in Carroll Heath’s era before Heath lost to Howard Sellers in 1992.
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Jack Atkinson
Aiken County
Atkinson
Wagener
Bobby’s Bar-B-Q
Langley
Carroll Heath
Howard Sellers
Community group questions RSR testing results
Ms. Hayes questions the testing scope and distance in regard to the RSR plan. She disputes claims that residents near RSR plants have no health issues and cites a Dallas settlement over lead exposure as evidence of harm.
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Ms. Hayes
Lospinoso
RSR
Dallas
Texas
Man of the Year nominee rejects anonymous honor in Aiken
Wessinger, recognized for community service and academic honors, denies being the anonymous Man of the Year. He helped form the Economic Development Partnership to diversify Aiken’s economy, stepping down after 12 years but continuing city welfare efforts. Thomas Hallman named USC Aiken vice chancellor and chair of the Chamber for 1995. Lindsey Graham introduces speaker J Warren Tompkins III.
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Wessinger
Aiken
Savannah River
Economic Development Partnership
Thomas Hallman
USC Aiken
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
U.S
Lindsey Graham
Missing Inmate Found Hiding In Laundry Trailer
An inmate from Manning Correctional Institution was reported missing at 10 30 a.m. and found nine hours later in a laundry trailer on the prison grounds as staff unloaded the laundry. Sam Burt was located when officers began unloading the trailer one box at a time.
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Columbia
Manning Correctional Institution
Department
Brenda Reed
Sam Burt
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Cochairman
David Beasley
Hazel O’leary
N.A
Sheriff's Office
Whiskey Rd
Aurora
the Resource Center
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Hhh
Richie Rich
Disclosure
Nell
Ole Ait Eere
Gatewood Apartments
Kobe
Japanese Steak & Seafood House
Pine Log Rd
Aiken Center For the Arts
Amy Neeley
Laurens ST
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