Senate report condemns SANS actions whistleblower findings
A two year Government Accountability Office investigation into whistleblower protections at Department of Energy sites was released by U S senators Claire McCaskill Ed Markey and Ron Wyden at a news conference. The report details systemic failures and retaliation against contractor employees who raise health and safety concerns across the DOE.
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DOE whistleblower mistreatment amid federal probe cited
Federal investigation condemns the Energy Department for retaliating against whistleblowers. Markey calls the DOE failures clear and ongoing. Former contractors from Hanford in Washington and Savannah River near Aiken share accounts of retaliation after raising safety concerns. Dr Walt Tamosaitis and Sandra Black describe experiences tied to hydrogen risk and post incident scrutiny.
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Unity walk calls for love not hate in Aiken
More than 50 residents gathered Thursday for a Unity Walk through downtown Aiken to promote love and togetherness. The procession started at the Administration and Finance Building and ended at the Public Safety headquarters on Laurens Street. Rev. Paul Bush urged compassion amid recent shooting tragedies and called for a constructive community response.
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Deaths and Funerals Eva Griffith Cathey Harold Creed Jr Montague Williams
Area obituaries list Eva Griffith Cathey of Columbia Harold Creed Jr of Graniteville and Montague Williams of Busbee Maple Valley Washington with notices of death and funeral details for 6A.
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Columbia
Harold Creed Jr
Graniteville
Montague Williams
Busbee
Maple Valley
Washington
Partly cloudy with isolated storms forecast
A weather update reports partly cloudy skies with a slight thunder chance. Highs near 95 and lows around 73, with continuing unsettled conditions through the day.
Pokémon Go Draws Fans to Hopelands Gardens in Aiken
In hot afternoon weather Hopelands Gardens attracted many Pokémon Go players from Aiken. Fans gathered on brick paths near PokéStops and two Gyms where battles occur. Players like 24 year old Bob Evans described the game as competitive and fun as they catch, power up, and aim to control gyms.
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Truck Attack in Nice Leaves Dozens Dead on Bastille Day
A truck loaded with weapons and grenades plowed into Bastille Day crowds in Nice, killing 80 and injuring many as it sped along the sidewalk for miles. Police shot the driver. authorities say the act is terrorist in nature and extend emergency measures.
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Sylvie Toffin
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Wassim Bouhler
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