Feds unveil color coded terrorism alerts
The United States adopts a five level color coded threat system from green to red with blue yellow and orange in between to explain terrorism risk. Nationwide yellow alert signals significant risk of attacks while regional variations may appear in the future.
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Thurmond 99 Defies Odds Amid Wheelchair Use in Senate
Senator Strom Thurmond 99 remains largely in a wheelchair yet continues daily voting at the Senate with staff noting he attends sessions. He resides at Walter Reed Medical Center and nears a 100th birthday in December, a milestone that would set an unprecedented longevity record.
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South Carolina Sees Move Toward Demonstration Reactors at SRS
A Thurmond supported bill aims to accelerate NRC approvals and promote new reactor concepts. He notes several reactor designers and utilities show interest in placing demonstration reactors at the Savannah River Site. Final passage depends on completion of further amendments.
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NRC
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
South Carolina
Srs
Thurmond
Ruth ory Honored for Pioneering River Study at USC Aiken
Dr. Jeff Priest of USC Aiken credits Ruth with pioneering environmental monitoring on the Savannah River before the Savannah River Site construction. She used living organisms to track ecosystems, influencing limnology and field methods. USC Aiken named its science education center for her.
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Senate Endorses Program Aimed at New Nuclear Reactors
The senate passed the program with unanimous support. A Thurmond account notes the 2010 reference reflects the hope the program will help bring next generation nuclear reactors online by 2010. SRS officials could not be reached for comment this morning.
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Thurmond
SRS
Charter actions pave way for downtown Aiken charter school
The board moves to establish a charter school for grades 6-8 in downtown Aiken with an office set up during renovations. Midland Valley Preparatory School will serve grades K-5. The process included extended applications and interviews, with plans for modular units and July 1 readiness. The 1996 act allows districts to create charter schools. legality is under circuit court review.
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Midland Valley Preparatory School
S.C. General Assembly
Jack Hunter
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John Bradley
Board of Education
Charter schools face funding and governance questions in county
An advisory board will shape day to day policy while charter programs keep the Aiken County School District informed on compliance with state law. Officials estimate per pupil funding at about 3 500 to 5 500 dollars, with preschool and primary funding higher for Lillian Thomas and Lloyd Kennedy programs.
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Bradley
Lillian Thomas
Lloyd-Kennedy
Brock Heron
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