Final Reviews Under Way On SRS Tritium Facility
The Department of Energy began the final Operational Readiness Review for the Replacement Tritium Facility at Savannah River Site. The $384 million underground plant in 233 H Area aims to consolidate tritium work, reduce emissions, and start operations in May after a month of reviews and corrections.
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Department of Energy
Savannah River
DOE
RTF
SRS
Westinghouse Savannah River Co
Austerity Pays Off In County
Aiken County Council supporters say three years of austerity including hiring freezes and spending cuts have yielded a healthier financial outlook. auditor Robert Keisler of Burkett, Burkett and Burkett reports about a 2 million dollar annual surplus, debt payoff to the Public Service Authority, and a growing reserve fund. The council foresees continued improvement and aims to lift the bond rating further in two years.
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Aiken
Robert Keisler
Burkett, Burkett and Burkett
Public Service Authority
Council
Carrol H. Warner
Keisler
The
Coun
Flood relief project revived by Aiken County Council
The Aiken County Council reversed a prior defeat and unanimously revived the Wise Hollow Basin flood relief plan to protect a 254000 federal FEMA grant. A study panel urged a 950000 flood center program lead role for the city and county, with funding still to be approved.
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Aiken
Tuesda Night
Wise Hollow Basin
Federal Emergency Management Agency
J. Allen Brodie
Willar Hightower
Jim Bland
William Shepherd
Aiken County Moves to Restrict Video Poker Hours
The Aiken County Council approved a new ordinance by a 9-0 vote to restrict video poker operations, forcing machines to close from midnight to 8 a.m. Enforcement timing is unclear. critics call it gambling while supporters stress legitimate business. The measure echoes North Augusta rules now under court challenge.
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Aiken
Defa
James B. Baggott
North Augusta
Greg Harlow
Carrol H. Warner
Harlow
LaVana McKenzie
Willar Hightower
Councilman Hightower
McKenzie
South Carolina
Warner
Call for news tips at 648 2311
Readers are invited to share story ideas or news tips by calling the tip line at 648 2311 for possible coverage. The notice emphasizes the number as the channel for submitting local news leads and tips.
Deaths Ruth Fitzgerald and others listed in Ga and SC
Grovetown Georgia Ruth Fitzgerald New Ellenton South Carolina Robert M Harper Batesbury Aiken Adam E Kroll Blackville persons in obituary notice detailed on page 3B with full necrology and funeral arrangements to follow.
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Ruth Fitzgerald
Grovetown
Robert M. Harper
New Ellenton
Kenny Humphrey
Batesbury
Adam E. Kroll
Aiken
Wilton Williams
Blackville
Clinton sworn in as 42nd US president at Capitol
William Jefferson Clinton takes the oath as the 42nd president during a midday ceremony on the Capitol front porch. Vice President-elect Gore accompanies him. Bush attends inaugural events in Houston as Clinton begins a new chapter with a nationwide parade and inaugural balls.
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Washington
William Jefferson Clinton
America
Clinton
Capitol
al Gore
Metropolitan
African Methodist Episcopal Church
White House
Ae Bush
Bill Clinton
Bush
Houston
Hillary
Clintons
Chelsea
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hope, Ark
William Jefferson Blythe IV
Clinton opens White House for public in post card draw
The new first family hosts a handshaking welcome as citizens chosen by postcard lottery gather at the White House. Clinton outlines a visionary inaugural address promising mutual duties between citizens and government. He hints at a lifelong quest sparked by a teenager’s link to Kennedy.
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White House
Clinton
John F. Kennedy
Arkansas
Ipeg Ny
O'Leary Faces DOE Confirmation With Broad Aims
Hazel O'Leary avoided specifics at her confirmation hearing, pledging to revamp the Department of Energy and push energy conservation while balancing economic and environmental concerns. Senators Bingaman and Domenici pressed for stronger lab integration with private industry and emphasized Los Alamos and Sandia as vital resources.
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Washington — Energy
Hazel O’leary
Department of Energy
O’leary
Senate
Bingaman
Riley In As Education Chief
Washington Former South Carolina Gov. Richard Riley was formally confirmed by the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee as Education Secretary. Former Vermont Gov. Madeline Kunin was named Deputy Education Secretary, praised for a hands on leadership style and building partnerships with states and local schools.
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Washington
South Carolina
Richard Riley
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee
Riley
Vermont
Madeline Kunin
Clinton
Kunin
America
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Dick Riley
Stacey Reynolds
Tanky
Caroline Johnston
Anne Smith
Lewis Grizzard
U.S
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Supreme Court
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States News Service
Riley In
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