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VPSA gains sewer system ownership in Graniteville Vaucluse area
Valley Public Service Authority now owns both water and sewer systems in Graniteville and Vaucluse after a unanimous County Council vote. Phase one cost two million for water line work and four million for sewer rehab funded by federal stimulus. Phases three and four pending.
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Camellias on Display at Aiken Camellia Show Weekend
The annual Camellia Show by the Aiken Camellia Society returns this weekend at the Aiken Mall. Expect many blooms from five states plus Ikebana arrangements and bonsai displays. Twenty eight judges will evaluate entries on Saturday 8 to 11 am and show hours 2 to 8 pm, Sunday 10 to 5 pm.
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Aiken Camellia Show Set at Aiken Mall This Weekend
The 62nd annual Camellia Show happens Saturday from 2 to 8 pm and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm at 2441 Whiskey Road Aiken Mall. Admission is free. For details contact Lee Poe 648-8249 or Jim Dickson 279-9451.
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Markey Calls MOX Project at SRS a Disaster
U.S. Rep Edward Markey criticizes the Savannah River Site MOX facility about cost overruns delays and a lack of buyers for the reactor fuel. He cites estimates that the project may exceed 4.8 billion and face a 2 billion overrun while disposing of 34 metric tons of weapons grade plutonium.
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Joe Wilson
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Astronomy Jeopardy at Augusta State University Friday Evening
Astronomy Club of Augusta hosts Jeopardy at Augusta State University in the New Science Center W1008 hosted by Tedda Howard. Categories range beginner to challenge with a youth friendly session and lunar observing after the meeting.
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Augusta
Augusta State University
New Science Center
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