SRS lays off 300 planned in current year, DOE review pending
WSRC President Bob Pedde informs managers that about 300 layoffs are planned to occur this fiscal year at the Savannah River Site, far below earlier rumors of thousands. DOE approval is pending, with details on eliminations, start dates, and severance to be decided.
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United Way CEO to leave Aiken County post
Michael Williamson will resign as president and chief executive of United Way of Aiken County, effective February 27, to become vice president for field operations at United Way of America in Alexandria Virginia. He led the community impact initiative begun in 2003 to optimize use of more than $2.7 million donated to 32 supported agencies.
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Defense case toppled as doctors refute Rivera testimony
In Augusta, Richmond County DA Danny Craig wrapped up the capital murder trial by citing two Medical College of Georgia doctors whose testimony contradicted defense claims Rivera, a 40-year-old North Augusta resident, is mentally ill due to frontal lobe dysfunction. Rivera faces 14 charges including rape and murder of Sgt. Marni Glista.
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Sanford urges state to get active with 300 mile bike ride
Gov Mark Sanford calls South Carolinians to run walk or pedal for better life and lower costs. He plans a 300 mile bike trip across the state to showcase fitness from mountains to sea while noting obesity raises $1 billion yearly in medical bills.
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Congress approves belated 373 billion dollar bill
Congress passes a 373 billion measure financing federal agencies and backing Bush policies on overtime labeling media ownership and guns. The 1182 page bill faced farm labor and conservative opposition over pork projects and cleared the Senate 65 to 28 after House action in December.
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