Nuclear cleanup plan reviewed at SRS meeting
North Augusta residents and DOE official Al Arms discussed the Focus 2006 plan to accelerate nuclear cleanup. The draft includes new technologies and privatization to finish faster, with a 12 percent increase in work over the plan’s life and public comments open through mid September.
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North Augusta
Department of Energy
Congress
DOE
Environmental Management
al Arms
Alms
SRS
Savannah River
Obituary Notices Listing Several Deaths Across States
Obituary notices on page 2B list deceased John Calvin Baxter Eartha Mae Donaldson Willie George Faust Ida Lou Jackson Joseph Alex Jones Evan R. Rowland John L. Williams Jr Willis Williams with hometowns including Philadelphia Windsor Pulaski Aiken Aiken Statesboro and New Ellenton.
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John Calvin Baxter
Philadelphi
Eartha Mae Donaldson
Windsor
Willie George Faust
Pulaski
Ida Lou Jackson
Aiken
Joseph Alex Jones
Batesburg
Evan R. Rowland
New Ellenton
John L. Williams Jr
Willis Williams
Statesboro
Galottery Tuesday Results Highlight Upsets and Scores
Tuesday’s Galottery draw shows winning numbers 1 Caah 4: 61 68. Fantasy 6: 24 625 26, with players awaiting payouts and potential anomalies under review by organizers. Local venues reported a spike in ticket sales amid unclear number formats.
Drivers can reduce stress of experience
The article advises motorists to stay in their vehicle after a traffic stop, letting officers approach safely. Sgt. Michael Hunt and Lt. Michael Frank stress remaining seated, avoiding sudden moves or exits in traffic to reduce risk to both driver and officer.
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Michael Hunt
Aiken
Seth Hunt
Michael Frank
Aiken County
Aiken County Leads in School Spending Allocation
Aiken County public schools top the state in the share of funds spent on instruction with more than 98 cents of each dollar directed to students and schools. District administration remains at a record low 1.21 percent while direct classroom activities rise to 55.60 percent, about 2.59 points above the state average.
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S.C. Department of Taucation
Aiken County
Linda Eldridge
Board of Education
Eldridge
District aims for improved academic achievement
The district emphasizes improving academic achievement while noting staff expansions may lead to eliminations in other positions. Operational areas such as transportation and food service lag slightly behind state averages, with .81 gap on a 17.73 to 18.54 percent comparison.
County pay hike hits twice in Aiken County
Aiken County Council approved a 11350 raise from 6240 to 13440 triggering mandatory state retirement contributions for eight members. Taxpayers will bear about 873 dollars annually per council member, while Ricky Osbon declines the extra 7200 and does not join retirement.
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Aiken
County Finance Office
Ricky Osbon
Terry Bodiford
Bodiford
William Shepherd
Osbon
State Retirement Office
Beech Island Public Meeting Considers town incorporation
More than 200 residents attended a Beech Island meeting aimed at starting incorporation. The event turned to a public debate on merits as Dan Johnson explained the gathering’s purpose was information gathering for a future decision. Five committees were formed to study population, services, budget, petition, and pros and cons.
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Beech Island
Dan Johnson
Beech Island Discusses Incorporation Plans At Town Meeting
Residents weigh the pros and cons of incorporation with Beech Island cited as home. Critics express tax burden and crime concerns, noting potential population growth and risk to local lifestyle. Tony Bonner opposes incorporation, citing higher taxes and worse crime in nearby Augusta.
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Beech Island
Tony Bonner
Augusta
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Peeters Bridge
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PSO
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