Savannah River Technology Center Gains National Laboratory Status
The Savannah River Technology Center becomes Savannah River National Laboratory, enabling broader research missions. Secretary Abraham notes the change formalizes long-standing work, while Senator Graham and Governor Sanford praise the workforce and future opportunities at the Savannah River Site.
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SRS labor, security shifts loom as lab gains honors
Savannah River Site labor questions swirl after a Friday announcement as the Savannah River Technology Center, employing 950 staff, marks a longstanding achievement aligning with other national labs. DOE eyes changes for security forces and a 2A bill reshapes nuclear waste law.
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MPF decision awaiting report on long term stockpile plan
Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham said the siting decision for the Modern Pit Facility remains on hold as DOE and DoD complete a stockpile assessment required by Congress. The $4 billion project would employ 1000 people for up to 50 years and is testing five locations including Savannah River Site.
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LIFE scholarships lost after first college year in SC study
South Carolina study by the Commission on Higher Education shows 42 percent of LIFE scholarship recipients lost the award after their freshman year and 62 percent had lost it by senior year. The LIFE award is up to 5000 dollars annually for a B average with SAT or ACT or class rank criteria. Only 9 percent who lost it regained the scholarship.
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Lobster Races Deliver Family Fun at 20th Annual Event
Five lobsters raced through a Plexiglas track as families including 3-year old Kyra Postma watched from shoulders. Spectators praised the crowd, food, and music while organizers noted turnout doubling usual levels and a family-friendly atmosphere highlighted by clever lobster names like Sqiggle B. Jiggly and Crankshaft.
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