RSR Plans To Answer Criticism In Aiken County Meeting
RSR Corp. plans a Wednesday 7 p.m. public meeting at Aiken Electric on S C 302 to respond to criticism from residents and organized labor over a proposed battery recycling plant between S C 302 and US 78. The company officials, including senior VP and CFO, will brief County Council members and the public amid concerns about environmental impact and past issues at California, Indiana, New York facilities.
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Aiken County
Taxpayers Realize 17000 Savings With Waste Transfer Stations
Aiken County reports savings of 17000 in the first month from new waste transfer stations at Belvedere and Perry. The sites replace mini-landfills and mark a step toward recycling. County administrator William Shepherd says no waste is left by roadsides and addresses Church concerns about environmental impact near Shiloh Church Road.
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Aiken Seniors Honored With Walk And Picnic
The city of Aiken hosted a walk and picnic at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center to honor senior residents for May's Senior Adult Month. About 70 to 80 seniors joined a self paced track walk followed by hotdogs and hamburgers under sunny skies. Recreation coordinator Michela emphasized mobility for seniors and attendees included Sally Wheaton, a 71 year old winter resident from New York State.
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Hamburg
Sal Michela
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Sally Wheaton
New York State
Local readers invited to call with news ideas
Call 48-2311 to share tips or story ideas. Individuals listed include Donald J. Axtell and others across Aiken Wagener North Augusta and surrounding areas.
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Harris Conn
William J. Crowe
Aiken
Jessie Davis Jr
Wagener
William Basler
North Augusta
Shayne E. Fuller
Edna M. Mixon
Barbara Mundy
Gertie Simmons
South Carolina Split Over Gun Ban Amid Debate
South Carolina's delegation divided along party lines on a gun ban bill. Democratic Rep. Derrick urged tougher action to reduce crime, while Republican Rep. Inglis called the measure symbolic and politically driven amid White House backing.
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South Carolina
Bob Inglis
White House
Senate budget cuts spark debate amid rainy day fund vote
In Columbia the South Carolina Senate weighs tapping a $54 million rainy day reserve as opponents push for debate on a $4.1 billion Finance Committee plan. Lt. Gov Nick Theodore backs a resisted appeal vote while debate delays a plan to close the Barnwell low level waste landfill to outside waste.
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Congress Debates Five Day Waiting Period Gun Ban
Inglis states passage last year of Brady Bill imposes a five day waiting period for gun purchases. Congress discusses the measure amid partisan debate as supporters cite background checks while opponents warn of delays and constitutional concerns.
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Prayer Day Speaker Cites Threats To Moral Values
McAlister warned at the Aiken Mayor's Prayer Luncheon that America faces three lies about human nature and morality. He decried drugs crime pregnancy and poverty as signs of a moral crisis, noting shared concerns across political lines. He cited Engle v. Vitale in discussing modern philosophical shifts.
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J. Robert McAlister
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Aiken
McAlister
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Ewveryooay
Amenca
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Mcallister
Supreme Court
Engle
Man Accused Of Faking Medical Credentials
Elden Gordon Rupp, 46, of Aiken, was arrested with FBI support on charges of obtaining property under false pretenses by submitting fake medical claims. Authorities say he posed as a doctor and licensed psychologist, forging degrees from Michigan, South Carolina, and Notre Dame. He operated Open Windows Counseling Center from home and previously worked at Charter Hospital. Additional state and federal charges expected as investigations continue.
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Harewel Drive
Aiken
Aiken County
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Aetna Life Insurance Co
Howard Sellers
Charter Hospital
Augusta
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University of South Carolina
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