SRS layoffs prompt talk of jobs and transition help
A group at Grace United Methodist discusses the impact of SRS upheaval on CSRA workers. Former SRS employee Max Goddard recalls shifts after WSRC takeover in 1989 and stresses life after SRS. Dr. Pritchard notes the area’s belief in job permanence and outlines a 15 to 20 member support effort with DOE educational aid and a Grace network for job search info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SRS
A.M
Max) Goddard
New Ellenton
Westinghouse Savannah River Company
du Pont
WSRC
Rocky Flats
Colorado
Goddard
Westinghouse
Denver
Dr. Pritchard
Aiken-Augusta
CSRA
Pritchard
Department of Energy
Grace United Methodist
Beaulieu Project to Create Jobs in Aiken County
Beaulieu plans a high tech manufacturing facility near Aiken County covering about 500000 square feet. Company officials project 450 jobs at peak with additional spin off businesses. Training and a strong workforce program are emphasized to prepare youth for advancement in the evolving, computer driven plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Savannah River
Beaulieu
Casper
Nick
Aiken Featured in Artistic Arms Rifle Artwork
Artistic Arms of Augusta creates engraved rifles honoring communities, including Aiken. Each rifle costs 1895 dollars and can be personalized with a name. Aiken display is at Bobby’s Bar-B-Q Buffet in Warrenville, with sales inquiries to (706) 860-8121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artistic Arms
Augusta
Jack Nicklaus
Bobby Jones
Richard Petty
Dale Earnhardt
South Carolina Waterfowl Association
National Barrel Horse Association
Aiken
Dickerson
Bobby
Warrenville
Sharpe fronts clash over environmental permit power in Indiana case
Rep. Sharpe faces criticism amid an 11 count federal indictment and a claim RSA violated Indiana environmental laws. He argues permit denial requires guilt proven, while DHEC lacks authority to deny permits solely on a company’s record. Local critics call Sharpe inconsistent as supporters say he killed a milder Bad Boy bill.
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RSA
Indiana
Rep
Sharpe
South Carolina
Savannah River Research
Rep. Sharpe
Robert Schwartz
League For Environmentally Acceptable Development
Bob Guild
Columbia
Department of Health and Environmental Control
DHEC
Carl Roberts
State Health Agency
Deb Woolley
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Creek Church not worried about loan repayment
Reverend Richard Swift of Cedar Creek Church in Aiken defends the church’s plan to buy 15 1/2 acres on Banks Mill Road. He says the article misrepresented his stance on loan repayment and stressed the congregation’s faith in God for project success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Swift
Cedar Creek Church
Aiken
SRS
Banks Mill Road
Swift
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Nla
Charles Sharpe
Cedar Creek
Kelly
South Carolina Press Association
Riley Vernon
Cavalier
Cadillac
Daihatsu Rocky
Tahoe
Aiken County
Gee
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