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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 2003

Page

4

Fireworks stands emphasize safety after Fourth

Fireworks vendors say calm crowds and careful rules curb danger. Smathers keeps stock behind counters and restricts sales to accompanied minors. Phillips notes most accidents stem from human error and negligence rather than faulty products.

Phillips Millbrook Wayne’s Smathers Aiken

Saving the Pool: Community fund drives keep Aiken County water outlet open

The Save the Pool committee in Aiken County continues fundraising to repair and operate the public pool. Repairs include tiles leaks and the water pump with DHEC approval required. Fees were raised from 1 to 2 dollars to support ongoing maintenance and keep the pool accessible for children after school holidays.

Emory Langston Aiken County Department of Health and Environmental Control DHEC Langston Simpkins

DOE faces ruling on SRS waste reclassification plan

A 15 page ruling by U.S. District Judge B Lynn Winmill blocks a DOE rule to reclassify highly radioactive waste at Savannah River Site Idaho and Washington sites delaying permanent disposal. DOE may appeal as opponents warn of potential groundwater contamination and Nevada Yucca Mountain delays.

SRS Department of Energy U.S B. Lynn Winmill DOE Idaho Washington State McKibben Yucca Mountain Winmill Nevada

Tuition Up, Scholarships Hold Steady Amid Rising College Costs

More than 15,000 students used the state scholarship last year with a projected 20,000 to 21,000 this fall. The available $34 million pot remains steady while Greenville Technical College raises tuition to 1300 dollars. Even with aid, students like Joshua Parant work full time to pay expenses, books charged. Palmetto Fellows stay at 6700, HOPE at 2650, need based grant at 2500. Policy implications worry students including Paula Lopez.

Charlie FitzSimons State Commission On Higher Education Greenville Technical College Greenville Tech Tom Barton Joshua Parant Parant Palmetto HOPE Paula Lopez University of South Carolina

MPF tech mission sparks talk of jobs and spin offs

Discussion of a Modern Pit Facility at SRS could create many private sector spin offs and boost the local economy. Critics warn the site faces massive layoffs of about 13 000 to 14 000 workers by 2025 if no new missions arrive. An accelerated cleanup at the 310 square mile site also threatens large job losses as the cleanup ends. Contact Philip Lord at plord aikenstandard.com.

SRS Philip Lord plord @aikenstandard.com

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