Aiken SRS site eyed for new nuclear plant
Aiken and other sites nationwide are considered for a future nuclear power plant with SRS among potential locations. NFL draft first pick Alex Smith signed with the 49ers and Troy Williamson, 7th overall pick from Jackson, may sign soon. MTV announces awards nominees led by Green Day with eight, Missy Elliott six, Gwen Stefani and U2 five. Linda Evans named major gifts director at USC Aiken as the university expands fundraising.
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Aiken
Srs
Alex Smith
49Ers
Jackson
Troy Williamson
Green Day
Missy Elliott
Gwen Stefani
What are you reading Meet today book lover
Aiken Standard spotlights readers with a daily book feature. David Dickau of Edgefield shares thoughts on Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain.
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Berenstein
Stan and
Jan Berenstain
Area Deaths: Charlie O. Blackmon Jr and Willie Gaffney
Obituaries note the deaths of Charlie O. Blackmon Jr of North Augusta and Willie Gaffney of Williston. Funeral details appear in the 6A death notices section with family arrangements to follow.
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Charlie O. Blackmon Jr
North Augusta
Willie Gaffney
Williston
Eight charged in prostitution sting in Aiken County
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office arrested two women and six men after a three week undercover probe along S.C. Highway 421 in Gloverville and Langley. Sheriff Michael Hunt cites citizen complaints as the trigger for the investigation. STING, page 10A.
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S.C. Highway 421
Gloverville
Langley
Michael Hunt
Aiken
Barrett presses CAFTA amendments to protect U.S. textiles
U S Representative Gresham Barrett reports assurances from Congress members and CAFTA partner nations that amendments will be supported after ratification to close loopholes. He cites Nicaragua and others as key backers, with Avondale Mills role praised for mobilizing letters and coalition support.
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Avondale Mills
U.S
Gresham Barrett
R-S.c
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Barrett
CAFTA
Nicaragua
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Stephen Felker
Felker
NASA Set to Launch Shuttle After Safety Rule Twist
NASA prepared to bend safety rules to launch Discovery on 10:39 a.m. Tuesday for the station mission despite a hydrogen fuel gauge issue and two week delay. Forecasters rate launch weather at 60 percent with possible rain and storm clouds as officials weigh fuel gauge reliability against risk.
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Fla
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Shuttle
Wayne Hale
Aiken Tech-Prep Consortium Faces Possible End
The Aiken Tech-Prep School-to-Work consortium, active since 1992, may see its days numbered as South Carolina shifts to the Education and Economic Development Act. The act promotes career clusters and regional education centers, affecting high school and technical college collaborations.
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Aiken Technical College
Aiken
Tion
Aiken Consortium
S.C. General Assembly
Education and Economic Development Act
EEDA
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