Engineers Complete Lowering Of Par Pond
Engineers at Savannah River Site report the Par Pond reservoir has been lowered to reduce dam stress while interim stabilization and a feasibility study assess handling of hazardous radioactive sediments. The project includes an Administrative Record for public review beginning June 8 at USC Aiken with a 45 day comment window.
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Savannah River
Par Pond
P and R
Westinghouse
Savannah River Co
Department of Ener
Environmental Protection Ncy
S.C. Tment of Health and Environmental Control
WSRC
Three Runs Creek
Srs
DOE
University of South Carolina-Aiken
Aiken County approves smaller tax levy and waste fund plan
County officials cut the millage to 1.4 for county residents and 1.4 for school levies, shifting funds to start a solid waste program. Aiken residents face 274 mills with city levies. a $100,000 home would pay about $1,096 including city taxes. Councilwoman Rawls objects, urging further cuts and consolidation to save money. a supplemental budget may address remaining solid waste needs.
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William M. Shepherd
Warner
Aiken County
City of Aiken
Rawls
Public Service Authority
Agence
Shepherd Sai
Rabies Clinic Dates Set At Local Sites This Month
Local veterinarians offer rabies clinics every Saturday this month at multiple sites. Prices are about half standard office visits. Clinics run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. across Fire Departments, markets, city halls, and shopping centers in Beech Island, Windsor, New Ellenton, Aiken, Graniteville, Jackson, Wagener, and Wagener Police Station through June 27.
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Angle
Gurley's
Beech Island
Windsor Fire Department
New Ellenton City Hall
Aiken
Richland Ave
Langley Fire Department
Masonic
Graniteville
Salley Civic Center
Old School
Jackson Town Hall
Wagener
Investigators Near Identity Of May Body In Salley Area
Investigators say they are close to identifying a Black male murder victim found May 27 off Salley Road near Salley. The 25 year old, 5 8 tall man likely aged 20 to 30 with slender build and left handedness. Autopsy by Dr. Sexton and USC doctors attributed death to multiple gunshots. Contact Aiken County Coroner Townshend or the sheriff with information.
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Salley
Aiken County
Sue ‘Townshend
Townshend
Joel Sexton
Newbe
Ted Rathbun
Uni
Judge Charged With Theft in Velray Beach Case
A state appeals court judge, Eugene Garrett, 54, of Highland Beach, was arrested in Velray Beach after shoplifting a $49.99 remote control from a department store. He faces retail theft charges carrying up to a $500 fine.
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Velray Beach
Fla
Eugene Garrett
Highland Beach
Aiken councillors debate future of horse track lease and complex plans
Aiken City Council discusses leasing DARE programs and potentially transferring the Aiken Mile Track to private operators to free funds. Council members Perry and Price clash over preserving the horse training site while exploring a 201 acre recreation complex on the Woodward Tract. Price urges informed decisions and a staff study session to review proposals.
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DARE
Robert S
Skipper
Aiken Mile
Woodward
Aiken Mile Track
Price
At A
Aiken
Highland Park
Air Fare Shock Hits Travelers As Tickets Shortage Bites
Frustrated travelers report ticket stock shortages as airlines limit sales. Mrs Newland notes offices lack tickets, awaiting restock. travel agents say rates spark demand and lines form outside. Delta plans to end cut rates at midnight with US Air and American likely returning to standard fares by Friday June 5.
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Mrs. Newland
Delta Airlines
US Air
American Airlines
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Aiken Travel Co
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