Local leaders back SRS funding boosting Aiken economy
Savannah River Site receives 1.134 billion dollars in the omnibus bill for the new fiscal year, well above the 1.09 billion requested. Will Williams of the Economic Development Partnership says the funding brings stability to the Site and regional jobs, boosting consumer confidence for local businesses. David Jameson of the Greater Aiken Chamber praises senators Graham and others for support while noting Tim Scott voted no. House members Wilson Clyburn Gowdy Mulvaney Rice approved, Duncan and Sanford opposed.
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Economic Development Partnership
Will Williams
SRS
Williams
Aiken Standard
David Jameson
Greater Aiken
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Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Graham
South Carolina Ports Authority
Charleston
Tim Scott
Jameson
House
Joe Wilson
Jim Clyburn
Ds.c
Trey Gowdy
Mick Mulvaney
Tom
Rick McLeod
Williams and
Wash
Local SRS contractors cheer FY2014 funding boost
Derrek Asberry reports McLeod views the House budget increase for 2014 as a win for Aiken area workers. Although not all SRS contractors receive full requests, the designated funds should advance cleanup projects and sustain local jobs for the next two years.
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D.C
SRS
DOE
McLeod
Savannah River Solutions CEO Honored by National Safety Council
Dwayne Wilson, president and CEO of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, named among this year's CEOs Who Get It for leadership and safety efforts at Savannah River Site. Also notes Rhonda Lisa Carey of North Augusta earned a Master of Public Administration at Valdosta State University as part of fall 2013 commencement.
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Dwayne Wilson
National Safety Council
Wilson
The
Savannah River
Rhonda Lisa Carey
North Augusta
Valdosta State University
Carey
Tax help for seniors and families offered in Aiken area
Free income tax preparation for low and middle income residents including those 60 and older runs Feb 3 to Apr 15 at Aiken County Public Library Mondays to Thursdays 10 am to 2 pm and at Nancy Carson Library in North Augusta Mondays and Tuesdays 10 am to 2 pm Appointment lines: Aiken 803 642 2020 North Augusta 803 279 5767 All tax prep is computer based and electronically filed Regency Hospice seeks volunteers in Aiken County with free training and no medical background required Call 803 648 2117 for info or to volunteer
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Aiken County Public Library
Nancy Carson
North Augusta
Aiken
Regency Hospice
Sue King
Louise Limehouse
White House calligrapher visits USC Aiken students
Rick Paulus, chief calligrapher for Presidents Clinton and Bush through 2006, met seven typography students at USC Aiken. He spoke of the craft, noted his use of computers for production, and reflected on the focus and artistry of hand lettering as a springboard for students.
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Rick Paulus
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
USC Aiken
Michael Fowler
Paulus
Fowler
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White House
Support 1 aids first responders coping with stress
Christopher Chavous, staff sergeant with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and a volunteer firefighter, chairs Support 1 a CSRA group aiding law enforcement firefighters EMS and 911 staff. Since 2011 the organization offers free Critical Incident Stress training with the ICISF and provides debriefings and referrals after traumatic events.
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Christopher Chavous
Aiken County
Chavous
Sheppard
William Tucker
North Augusta
Support 1
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Dede Biles
Concord, N.C
Supportl.org
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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