Senators vow full funding for Modern Pit Facility program
Senate and House leaders clashed over MPF funding with the House cutting a $22 million request in half to $11 million before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee moved to fully fund. Supporters cite $2.2 to $4.4 billion in construction costs and national security needs, while critics warn of budget strain.
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Senate
U.S. Senate
U.S. House
House
Senate Appropriations
Kevin Bishop
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Graham
Bishop
Aiken
Mal McKibben
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
Gresham Barrett
Rs.c
Aiken Technical College gains nonvoting council seat
Aiken Technical College moves to include a member of the Aiken County Council on its board as a nonvoting representative. The 2003 2004 budget linked about 342000 in funding to this representation, with voting rights requiring legislative action. ATC President Dr. Susan Graham called it a temporary step toward two way communication. Council member Scott Singer supported the move.
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Aiken Technical College
Aiken County Council
Aiken County Commission For Technical and Comprehensive Education
Aiken County
S.C. General Assembly
ATC
Susan Graham
Scott Singer
Volunteers fuel Riverview hoops tournament hospitality
At Riverview Park Activities Center volunteers from First Baptist Church of North Augusta provide meals and support for a high school basketball showcase. Mark Owens notes the massive effort as leaders coordinate baking cooking and setup to feed players coaches and scouts. Youth athletes Al Jefferson and Trey Meyer are highlighted among local talents involved in the event.
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Riverview Park
First Baptist Church of
North Augusta
Mark Owens
al Jefferson
Prentiss
Miss
Jackson Tigers
Trey Meyer
South Carolina Ravens
Bill Bengtson
Seniors begin milestone photos as school year starts
Portrait sessions mark a first official senior act for rising seniors at South Aiken Aiken High and Silver Bluff High. Lifetouch offers about 12 poses across four camera stations with wardrobe changes while students reflect on how quickly time passes and their upcoming graduation.
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Ryan Cheek
South Aiken High School
Cheek
South Aiken
Aiken High School
Silver Bluff High School
Lifetouch
Greg Young
Aiken High
Kammaria Johnson
Aiken Technical College
Johnson
Silver Bluff
Brian Kinard
South Afrian
Michelle Aspinwall
Aiken County
Michelle
Tori
Rob Novit
Mnovit
Aikenstandard.com
Pharmacies drop ephedra based diet supplements
CVS plans to discontinue selling ephedra based diet supplements starting August 1 and Eckerd will stop restocking while keeping current stock. Ephedra linked to more than 50 deaths nationwide with heart attack cases noted. CVS cited distribution logistics and market variation. Eckerd will not replenish inventory and may recall unsold stock by late summer.
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CVS Pharmacies
Eckerd
CVS
Mike DeAngelis
Tami Alderman
Eckerd Corporation
Alderman
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