Politicians urged to press plutonium removal from SRS
A reader asserts Energy Secretary Bodman signed 2000 pink slips then visited SRS to celebrate, urges local officials to ignore Senator Graham and demand plutonium removal. The letter mocks MOX and notes oil price shifts and upcoming Kroger competition, ending with where the writer will buy gas.
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Act
Energy
Bodman
SRS
B.S
Graham
MOX
Kroger
Gran iteville road hazards prompt potential claim
Driver warns of unrepaired Gran iteville road after a train accident site. He threatens to file a claim with Norfolk Southern if tire damage or wheel misalignment occurs while navigating the many holes. He urges prompt repairs mirroring track work.
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Graniteville
Norfolk Southern
Norfolk
Midland Valley High drama club shines in Off With His Head
Readers praise Midland Valley High School drama for a Saturday night performance and commend the students and staff for dedication and a show must go on attitude. The letter section encourages editorial input and notes reader anonymity for submissions.
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Midland Valley High School
Correction: Career Quest at Aiken Tech Date Updated
The correct date for Career Quest at Aiken Technical College is Tuesday March 29 at 8 30 a m. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the error and prints the updated schedule.
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Aiken Technical College
Aiken
Good Samaritan Dies Helping Stranded Motorist in Lexington
John Daniel Way 38 of Clinton Church Road was fatally struck at Nazareth and McCarthy roads while aiding a stranded driver. Eugene John Draine 41 of Two Notch Road was also struck and taken to Lexington Medical Center with injuries. Authorities investigate with no charges filed. another unrelated fatality occurred Friday involving an Anderson County deputy.
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Salley
Lexington County
John Daniel Way
Clinton Church Road
Nazareth
McCarthy Roads
Lexington
Harry Harman
Eugene John Draine
Two Notch Road
Draine
Lexington Medical Center
Coroner’s Office
S.C. Highway Patrol
Anderson County
Alex Burdett
Burdett
Beanie Babies Aid Iraqi Children Through USC Aiken SNA Drive
Beanie Babies and small stuffed dolls will soon reach hundreds of Iraqi children via a USC Aiken School of Nursing Students Nursing Association project. SNA members led flyer campaigns at Our Lady of Peace School and Merriwether Elementary with support from staff and families.
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Rob Novit
USC Aiken
Student Nursing Association
Iraq
Stacy Taylor
Bruce Key
Ryan Bell
Terri Frediaw
Emily Raynor
USC Aiken’s
School of Nursing
SNA
Our Lady of Peace Catholic School
North Augusta
Merriwether
Jacinda Walden
Our Lady of Peace
Cathryn Rosson
Bell
Inmate Medical Costs Focus Of Aiken Jail Meeting
Over 75 percent of the jail budget overrun, about 170000 dollars, stems from inmate medical and dental expenses. Sheriff aims to overhaul medical procurement to cut costs and reduce liability while ensuring 14 day medical screenings and adequate care for inmates.
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Dwayne Courtney
Aiken County
Sheriff to seek private medical care bid for jail services
Aiken County plans a private health care contract for its jail. A 24 hour on site medical staff would be provided by an external company with county nurses kept on payroll. The plan shifts medical liability from the county to the provider and is discussed at today’s Judicial and Public Safety Committee meeting.
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Courtney
Columbia
Aiken
Hopelands Gardens and Rye Patch Added to Aiken Historic Register
The Aiken City Council unanimously designated Hopelands Gardens and Rye Patch on Whiskey Road to the Aiken Historic Register. The action protects Hopelands and Rye Patch structures including Guest House stables paddocks Carriage Museum and perimeter brick walls dating from the early 20th century.
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Aiken
Hopelands Gardens
Rye Patch
Whiskey Road
Hopelands
Roger LeDuc
Lessie Price
Beverly Clyburn
Jane Vaughters
Pat Cunning
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard
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