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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2005
Page
1
A total of 622 Savannah River Site employees chose to voluntarily leave the nuclear complex, with most departing by week’s end. Involuntary layoff notices will follow in mid April, escorting workers from their sites while on WSRC payroll for 60 days.
Authorities say steps have been taken to boost safety after Atlanta courtroom shootings. The Aiken County Judicial Center uses an X Ray machine and two metal detectors for all entrants. jurors and private lawyers pass through, while employees wear security badges and face strict access controls. Six deputies monitor the courthouse with two extra for detention during general sessions.
Aiken Today previews the 2005 Aiken Triple Crown with the first leg the Aiken Trials to be run Saturday. The section includes features on the equine industry, photos, a pull out preview of all three legs, and an exploration of racing silks and rider identification.
A proposed plan to bridge 1 5 2 0 from US 1 North to 120 could trigger construction of the Palmetto Parkway later this year if the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank approves at its March 24 meeting. Project backers expect up to 90 million in SCTIB funds, potentially moving the start three years sooner.
Investigators say a string of overnight commercial break ins in downtown Aiken may be part of a wider burglary spree. Nine area businesses suffered thousands in damage with little money stolen. The case led to a Graniteville house as a potential getaway.
North Augusta Rep. Don Smith objected to Gov. Sanford’s school voucher concept at a Belvedere Elementary PTO meeting. He praised local public schools but said school choice should occur within the system via charter or magnet options rather than funding private schools.
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