Readers weigh in on taxes race rights and SRS waste
Aiken Standard readers voice opinions on Life Alert calls watermelons politics and the SRS nuclear waste plan. The editorial page invites comments via hotline 803-644-2384 or email at editorial aikenstandard.com. Names not required and comments may be edited for space.
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Grant funds aid area colleges for nuclear program upgrades
Grant money totaling 3.8 million supports five schools including Aiken Technical College USC Aiken and USCA in nuclear and environmental remediation work. At Newberry Hall representatives discussed successes from Advancing Nuclear Skills Region ally funded by the Nuclear Workforce Initiative and SRSCRO.
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Local college grants support nuclear workforce training
The Aiken Standard notes a grant supporting undergrad research at a local college has enrolled 300 students, graduated 60, and aided more than 1,000 others indirectly. Dr. Susan Winsor emphasizes the region will need 10,000 nuclear workers over the next decade and praises the sector’s opportunities.
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Williston Man Dies in Early Morning House Fire
A Williston man identified as Dean Scarbeary died in an early morning house fire. Firefighters found his body in an upstairs bedroom as Elko and Long Branch departments assisted. Coroner Lloyd Ward says the fire began near the kitchen stove and is under investigation with no suspicion of arson.
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Suspects sought in North Augusta shooting and robbery
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office seeks two suspects in an armed robbery and shooting on Amos Court in North Augusta. A man was shot in the right thigh and transported to a hospital, described as stable. A black female allegedly demanded the victim’s wallet and phone at gunpoint.
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Information Sought in Case. Tips Wanted by Authorities
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Aiken County Sheriff's Office at 803-648-6811 or Crime Stoppers of the Midlands at 888-274-6372. The release notes a victim fled in an older gold Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a Hispanic male.
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Student pursues passion for environmental engineering at SRR
Alexis Johnson a UF senior from Ewing New Jersey pursues a degree in environmental engineering to save the world. She interns with Savannah River Remediation Environmental Compliance performing storm water inspections air emissions and landfill tasks communicating with regulators and visiting a constructed wetland that treats site water. Her supervisor Keith Liner praises her 110 percent effort and innovative approach. SRR serves as the liquid waste contractor at SRS owned by the U S Department of Energy.
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Save the World
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University of Florida
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Golfing for Greatness Charity Golf Tournament Planned
Century 21 Larry Miller Realty partners with CSRA Home Connections and Georgia Power Vogtle Chapter to host a charity golf tourney at Mount Vintage Plantation Golf Club in North Augusta on Friday August 1. Check-in at 9 a.m. shotgun start 10:30 a.m. Team of four costs 500 dollars with proceeds going to United Way of the CSRA and Easter Seals of East Georgia.
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