High Tech Company Eyes Aiken County Site For Plant
Aiken County Council Chairman Carrol H. Warner said a high technology firm is considering the county for a plant potentially worth up to 100 million dollars. He noted the firm has taken options on 1 000 acres among several prospects and emphasized the county’s push to attract industry amid Savannah River Site uncertainties.
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Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
Warner
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Savannah River
Saint Patrick and St. Patrick’s Day a U S tradition
Saint Patrick the patron saint of Ireland is celebrated in the United States since 1845. Born in Britain, he was captured at 16 and enslaved in Ulster for six years. He later returned to Britain, studied for the ministry, and was sent to Ireland to convert the people to Christianity.
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United States
Patrick
Ireland
Coroticus
Saint Patrick
Britain
Ulster
Palladius
Celestine I
Porkbusters target SC projects including peach tree research
A bipartisan Porkbusters group released a 1993 projects list totaling 1.9 billion dollars, targeting South Carolina items such as peach tree short life disease research and pesticide alternatives. Rep Harris Fowell and Tim Penny advocate repealing funding not properly approved, arguing spending must be cut to balance the budget. Clemson University commentator Wy Brittain notes the peach tree grant fuels local efforts to fight root-attacking nematodes.
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Washington
Peach Tree Research
South Carolina
Clemson University
Wy Brittain
Call to share news idea with local desk
Readers are invited to call 648 2311 to share news tips, story ideas, and community events for consideration by the local newsroom. The notice emphasizes accessible contact for timely coverage and local input.
SERTOMA Boosts Speech and Hearing Efforts in Aiken
Aiken SERTOMA chapter led by Robert Newburn highlights its service motto SERvice TO MAN. The club sponsors speech and hearing programs and supports Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center with equipment and funding for its speech and hearing programs.
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Aiken Sertoma Club
Robert Newburn
Sertoma
Sertoma Club
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Newburn
Hitchcock
DOE allocates 30 million to tech transfer at SRS
Rep. Butler Derrick announces a $30 million increase in DOE funding for technology transfer at the Savannah River Site for the current fiscal year. The move follows a meeting with Secretary Hazel O Leary and aims to diversify Aiken area industry by translating SRS research into commercial use. The DOE year runs Oct 1 to Sept 30.
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Department of Energy
Savannah River
Butler Derrick
Dedgefield
Derrick
Hazel R. O'Leary
DOE
Srs
Aiken
of Energy
O’leary
Defense
Savannah River Technolo Center
DOE WSRC To Host Public Environmental Forum In Aiken
The Department of Energy and Westinghouse Savannah River Co will hold an informal public meeting in Aiken on Thursday night. An official will present the future of the Savannah River Site. The Environmental Forum begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Aiken Conference Center 215 The Alley with displays for the public and site representatives.
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Department of Ener and Westinghouse
Savanna River Co
Aiken
DOE
Nah River Site
Aiken Conference Center
Endurance Focus Marks Aiken Hunt Meet Training
Aiken Trials favor speed while the Aiken Hunt Meet emphasizes endurance for races over two miles. Ford Conger notes horses must prove jump safety at racing speed, with certification overseen by qualified observers before the Saturday event at Clark Field on Audubon Drive. Gates open 10 a.m. post time 1 p.m.
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Aiken
Ford Conger
Conger
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Philip Lord
Jennifer McKenzie
Knoxville
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Smoky Mountains
North Carolina
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Abby
Clyde Holsenback
Aikenee Johnson
Great Neck
WSRC
Roddie Burris
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