Groups seek FOIA release of MOX cost study at $51 billion
Derrek Asberry reports SRS Watch and other groups press for the Aerospace Corp study on plutonium disposition costs. The document, tied to the MOX program at Savannah River Site, is not yet released as NASA indicates delays, while critics cite a total project cost near $101.5 billion including past spending.
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City Council to hold budget work session
Aiken City Council and officials will meet Tuesday in a public work session to discuss the proposed 2015-16 budget. The 5 p.m. meeting will be held in room 204 in the Municipal Building. The City will adopt the fiscal year 2015-16 budget by either the end of May or June.
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Aiken Design Review Board to discuss building heights
The Aiken Design Review Board will meet Tuesday in room 204 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss proposed height changes in downtown Aiken. Hotel Aiken owner Neel Shah plans a six story addition on Richland Avenue with new rooms a dining area and possible gym on the first floor while city rules since 1971 cap height near 50 feet and officials seek 65 to 70 feet in the Old Aiken Overlay District. The board will hold a 6:30 p.m. regular meeting in Council Chambers afterward.
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Aiken County blotter reports domestic violence and theft incidents
Aiken County Sheriff's Office blotter lists a 46 year old Aiken man charged with criminal domestic violence second offense after an altercation at Old Powderhouse Road residence. Other incidents include an assault on Daniel Boone Drive near Williston Road, vehicle and ATV thefts on Williston Road, Monty Lane, and Wire Road, attempted break in on a Jeep on Glover Street, a missing trailer on Wire Road, a stick found in a bedroom on Pine Log Road, and a self harm incident during a warrant service on Round Stone Drive Graniteville.
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ACTS to Hold First Car Show and Fun Day
ACTS invites the public to its inaugural Car Show and Fun Day at Langley Pond Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The free event showcases cars of all kinds and offers games, door prizes, food by local vendors, and several raffles to support Area Churches Together Serving.
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Car Show and Fun Day to Aid ACTS Hunger Drive
ACTS hosts a car show and fun day at Langley Pond Park in Langley on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, free to attend, seeks nonperishable food and donations to fund ACTS food budget with every dollar buying four dollars of food. Mark Sapp chairs the event and organizers thank Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism for park use.
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Aiken State Park Pool Opens for Summer Season
The swimming area at Aiken State Park will open this Saturday and run daily hours across the week with admission fees of 2 dollars for adults 1.25 dollars for seniors and free for ages 15 and younger. Dogs are not allowed in the swimming area. The Thoroughbred Senior Games bowling event is set for May 11 at Northside Lanes in North Augusta from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The entry cost is 8 dollars per person for three games. For details or registration contact Tandra Cooks at 803-663-6142.
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