Nuclear waste shipments, storage debate at WIPP and SRS
Hodges pushes $12 million increase to boost weekly shipments from SRS to WIPP in May, signaling a new phase for WIPP operations. Plutonium processing at Savannah River Site extends its operation causing environmental concerns and broader effects. Graham and Hodges clash over trust in federal promises as budget plans and deadlines loom.
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Carlsbad
SRS
Spencer Abraham
South Carolina
Savannah River
Colorado
Rocky Flats
United States
Russia
Hodges
SAS
Graham
Bush
Department of Energy
Congress
Bombed bar mitzvah hall in northern Israel leaves six dead
The attack at Armon David hall in Hadera during a bar mitzvah celebration killed six and wounded about 30 as an assailant opened fire with an M 16 at the peak of the event. Onlookers fought back, police shot the attacker outside, and authorities uncovered a grenade and ammunition belt. Dozens evacuated while militants celebrated elsewhere amid regional tensions and ceasefire disputes.
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Shimon Asraf
Armon David Hall
Moti Hassan
Hasson
Fadera
Israel
West Bank
Tulkarem
al Aqsa Brigades
Arafat
Raed Karmi
Fatah
Raed Kanaan
Ramadlan
Mustafa Barghouti
Tirawi
Ramallah
Tira
Chamber Honors Local Leaders In Aiken Event
The Chamber celebrated community leaders including Shah of a Toronto hotel group and long time booster Farmer, plus pastor Andrea and ambassador Shannon Rodgers. Awards cited ethical conduct, leadership, and community impact. Sponsors included Regions Bank Bridgestone Firestone and Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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Mary Thomas
Chamber
Shah
America
East Africa
England
Toronto
Ontario
Aiken
United Way
University of South Carolina Aiken
Farmer
Andrea
First Baptist Church of
Shannon Rodgers
Fairway Ridge Apartments
Aale
Regions Bank
Bridgestone / Firestone of
South Carolina
Man sentenced to life for criminal sexual conduct
Morris Tyler 38 was sentenced to life without parole after a jury found him guilty on four counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Assistant Solicitor Brenda Brisbin said the victim, a schoolteacher's aide, reported the repeated incidents. the guidance counselor alerted Social Services, triggering an investigation.
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William
Brenda Brisbin
Tyler
Brisbin
Second Judicial Circuit
Department of Social Services
Annexation ruling seen as reaffirming municipal practice in two cities
North Augusta City Administrator Charles Martin says a Supreme Court ruling mainly reinforces current state practices on service contracts and annexation. Aiken officials hint at possible future actions if laws change, noting different fee structures for water and fire services outside city limits.
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North Augusta
Charles Martin
Conway
Supreme Court Rulng
Martin
LeDuc
Aiken
Belvedere
Bes
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Aiken County
Jeff Spears
Steve
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Athens
University of Georgia
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Smack
Georgia Poultry Association
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3Gional, Fina Finance Corp
Muren St Ence Sczram
OF Aunen
Shane Caly
Cellular
York Stoo
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