Initiative Seeks to Attract Young Minds in Science Education
U S Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced a seven step STARS program to boost math and science teaching and inspire students and teachers. Savannah River National Laboratory has long conducted outreach including traveling demos, fairs, internships, and regional science activities supporting 1,200 teachers and 1,096 projects since 1989.
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U.S
Spencer Abraham
Savannah River National Laboratory
DOE
Sci
Abraham
Savannah River Technology Center
SANL
Todd Wright
Savannah River
Wright
America
SRS
Westinghouse
Savannah
River Company
WSRC
Mike Milnes
CSRA
Philip Lord
Plord
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Plumtree Pet Services offers cremation and interment options
John and Pam Glave shared at Sunrise Rotary how Plumtree Pet Services provides pet cremation and burial near Williston. Glave recalled long Navy service and a desire for privacy while noting many clients grieve deeply for lost pets and even a parrot cremation.
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Pam Glave
John Glave
Sunrise Rotary
Glave
Jaywood Road
U.S. Highway 278
Williston
Navy
Rotarians
Plumtree
Sc.tds
Rob Novit
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Bored Games Monopoly Tournament At Aiken Library
The Aiken County Public Library hosted a Monopoly tournament with kids, led by Cody Wilkins who won $2,367 in play. Melanie Herbold placed second, Sarah Caldon third, Amanda Key fourth, Samantha Key fifth, and librarian Jennie Deal finished last but enjoyed the event. The library promotes the Summer Reading Program with Game Night events on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact 642-7585 for details.
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Aiken County Public Library
Cody Wilkins
Wilkins
Melanie Herbold
Sarah Caldon
Amanda Key
Samantha Key
Jennie Deal
Aiken County
Herbold
Deal
John Moore
Jmoore
Aikenstandard.com
National Wild Turkey Federation expands footprint at Edgefield campus
The National Wild Turkey Federation completes a capital expansion nearly doubling its 100‑acre Edgefield County campus. A 30,000‑square‑foot office wing and 130,000‑square‑foot warehouse are done, interior work remains on a 3,000‑square‑foot museum addition, and a larger museum store has opened. The group aims for one million members in 8–10 years with a 60 million dollar annual budget and 150 staff.
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National Wild Turkey Federation
Edgefield County
NWTF
Research, Education and Conservation Agency
James Sparks
Sparks
Stolen Audio Gear and Gas Drive Off Reported in Local Areas
A string of incidents includes over $900 in audio equipment theft from Fairway Ridge Apartments, a $10 gas drive off at University Parkway, a shadowy tan scrubs suspect outside a Shadow Oaks residence, and a woman attacked on Brady Lane with knife and bite wounds. Additional reports cite a gas theft on Whiskey Road, a toddler left alone briefly in a Southside grocery store, a teen stealing beer from Augusta Road, and two armed men forcing entry at Kalmia Apartments in Graniteville.
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Shadow Oaks
Brady Lane
Hampton Avenue
Whiskey Road
Aiken County
Gloverville
Augusta Road
Graniteville
Kalmia
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CSRA Swim League Div 1 Championship Set at Augusta Center
The CSRA Swim League Division 1 Championship will be held Friday at the Augusta Aquatic Center. Teams from area clubs compete for titles as AP covers the event in the latest on road and vehicle features.
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Augusta Aquatic Center
Karin Gillespie Signs Books at Aiken County Library
Local readers can meet Karin Gillespie this Saturday as she reads and signs her latest book at the Aiken County Library. Nearby, a local business rents out inflatables for children to enjoy the summer heat, with events noted for Sunday morning. July emphasizes the city of Aiken’s trait Alertness. Thursday lottery results include Pick 3 Midday 4 3 1 and Pick 4 Midday 2 5 9 8. Evening draws 5 6 3 and 7 0 9 3. Cash 3 Midday 5 1 8 and Cash 4 Midday 0 7 9 1. Evening 7 5 3 and 2 7 4 2. Fantasy 5: 4 11 22 29 39.
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Karin Gillespie
Aiken County
Cash
Fantasy
Aiken Standard Office Hours and Delivery Policy
The Aiken Standard provides office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and outlines newsroom email, contact details, and delivery instructions. It lists subscription rates, delivery problem hours, and a customer service phone line for missed papers.
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Aiken
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