Proponents to discuss Modern Pit Facility at North Augusta hearing
Nuclear weapons activists and anti nuclear groups converge at 6 p m at North Augusta Community Center to debate the Modern Pit Facility a 2 to 4 billion project that would recycle plutonium and employ about 1000 high tech workers for 50 years Green peace WAND and regional partners plan events including a 4 p m press conference at Augusta Commons supporters argue the nation needs a robust deterrent while opponents fear environmental risks and emphasize the sites for the mission from Amarillo to Las Vegas and SAS as a likely pick.
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Savannah
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Clements
SAS
Amarillo
Texas
Carlsbad
N.M
Los Alamos
Las Vegas
Pool kept afloat by fund raising efforts
A community pool receives support through ongoing fund raising led by local volunteers and staff. The drive aims to cover maintenance, utilities, and program costs as residents rally behind the facility's continued operation.
Aiken pool lifeline through Save the Pool fund
The Aiken County Recreation Center pool, opened in the 1960s, faces repairs beyond the county budget. Park Supervisor Helen Simpkins started a Save the Pool fund to cover costs for keeping the pool open, running, and safe, as kids enjoy a cooling summer oasis off U S Highway 1 in Warrenville.
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U.S. Highway 1
Warrenville
Aiken County Recreation Center
Helen Simpkins
Simpkins
Aiken County
Tuition Hikes Hit Students Despite Stable Scholarships
Greenville reports higher tuition and fees across campuses as LIFE scholarships cap at 4700 plus 300 for books while lottery aid for two year colleges falls to 876 per fall. USC and Clemson flag double digit tuition increases with 15 to 19 percent rises.
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Greenville
University of South Carolina
Clemson University
Clemson
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Warren Giese
R-Columbia
Technical College
Judge ruling on nuclear waste alters Savannah River Site bids
A federal judge orders removal of nuclear waste from the Savannah River Site, impacting two firms competing to process cesium. The decision will determine contract size and whether all or part of the cesium is processed, affecting ongoing project plans.
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Savannah River
Mal McKibben
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
Quiet July 4 Weekend Sees Three Traffic Deaths in S C
Aiken County reported a quiet three day holiday weekend with three traffic fatalities across Horry Greenville and Williamsburg counties. Coroner Sue Townsend and Highway Patrol spokesman Cpl Tony Bell credited anti drunk driving campaigns for the reduced wrecks. See DEATHS, Page 5A.
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Aiken County
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Williamsburg
Tony Bell
Highway Patrol
Local Fireworks Dealers Keep Confidence Despite Fatal Explosions
Five killed in Texas and three in Florida from holiday fireworks flame accidents. Local dealers like Don Smathers of Millbrook Fireworks say their stock is not powerful and their shop serves citizens rather than professional shows.
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Texas
Florida
Don Smathers
Millbrook Fireworks
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