Yucca Mountain project faces political pressure and delays
Aiken Standard reports ongoing debate over Yucca Mountain as a national nuclear waste solution. GAO cited political reasons for termination, while local legislators in South Carolina push for a long term repository and oppose new waste sites. Duncan advocates federal action and 2019 budget funds to advance storage, amid seismic, legal, and transportation concerns. Colin Demarest reports from Aiken.
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Community events and talks listed for today in Aiken region
A packed day of public library programs and club meetings includes a board game event for ages 11 and under at Alkenbourt Public Library. Nancy Carson Library hosts a sing along at 3 pm while Greater Aiken SCORE offers a Government Contracting Forum at the Aiken Chamber of Commerce. Astronomy Club of Augusta meets with John White as guest speaker at Augusta University, and the Carolina Jamboree with the Georgia Rain Band plays at Jaycee Building Belvedere.
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Chesterfield St
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Nancy Carson
Edgefield Road
North Augusta
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Greater Aiken
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Richland Ave. E
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Augusta University
John White
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Whiskey Road Corridor Study funding and design process outlined
County staff will review engineering proposals by Aug 8 and present a recommendation to the County Council at the Aug 2 meeting. The Stantec survey is a concept study. designers must handle trainage and road structures. Funding from the County and City of Aiken will pay for design with potential grants and the Infrastructure Bank as options.
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Killian
Aiken
Staren
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City of Aiken
Powderhouse Rd
Infrastructure Bank
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City of
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