Savannah River National Laboratory gains national status
Secretary Spencer Abraham designated the Savannah River Technology Center as a national laboratory honoring 50 years of research in nuclear energy cleanup and environmental programs. Senator Lindsey Graham praised the move as key for future jobs at Savannah River Site, with Gov. Sanford and representatives attending the ceremony.
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Savannah River National Laboratory
Spencer Abraham
Savannah River Technology Center
Raham
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Graham
Senate Armed Services Committee
Donald Rumsfeld
Savannan River
DOE
SRS
Savannah River Site
Savannah River
Mark Sanford
Gresham Barrett
Max Burns
Savannah River Techogy Center
National Laboratory
Abraham
Aitken Standard Publisher and Editorial Team Named
Publisher Scott B. Hunter announces leadership changes at the Aitken Standard with editor Jeffrey B. Wallace guiding newsroom projects and a new web presence managed by shunter ail jwal wandard.com.
Council meetings offer glimpse of democracy in action
A writer reflects on attending county council meetings and the value of public participation. He notes officials craft ordinances with professional help, the time commitment of meetings, and the varied compensation of public service. He urges readers to appreciate freedoms and thank those who serve.
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U.S. Senate
U.S. House
My Compass Was My Mother and My Partner
A speaker reflects on mothers guiding life like a compass and how his late mother Rosanne Smith Lord shaped his leadership after her December death. He credits his wife Tammy for steadfast support, noting shared resolve to navigate family turmoil and uncharted waters together.
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Rosanne Smith Lord
North Atlantic
Richard
Dad
Mom
Tammy
Remembering Dr. Fred C. Davison a dedicated nuclear advocate
The CSRA community mourns the loss of Dr. Fred C. Davison, a loyal supporter of the Savannah River Site and a founding member of Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness. He was a trusted advisor, respected for his knowledge, integrity, and devotion to public understanding of nuclear benefits.
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Fred C. Davison
Fred
Savannah River
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
CSRA
Community backs Limehouse as Derby run earns praise
Dogwood Stable expresses deep gratitude for Aiken’s overwhelming support for Limehouse after his Kentucky Derby bid. President W Cothran Campbell and wife Anne credit the town’s devotion, noting historic ties to horse racing and Summer Squall’s Derby run as a precedent.
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Aiken
Dogwood
Limehouse
Louisville
Anne
Dogwood Stable
W. Cothran Campbell
Auto accident brings three local professionals to help
In Aiken I was in an auto accident and found help from John Bryant Insurance Agency, Express Rent-A-Car, and especially Carolina Collision Center. Steve Bigg and his team resolved the damage as the key effort, with Terry Francis arranging the replacement car. Gilbert Meissner expresses gratitude to all who assisted.
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Aiken
John Bryant Insurance Agency
Terry Francis
Express Rent-A-Car
Steve Bigg
Carolina Collision Center
Gilbert Meissner
Letters to the Editor process at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites reader viewpoints for its Letters to the Editor. Submissions should include the writer’s signature address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Email submissions to swallace at aikenstandard.com.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Shunter
Aikenstandard
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Swallace
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Wandard.com
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Arthur T. Zappa Azappa
Ellen C. Priest Epriest
Timothy E. O’briant Tobriant
Phillip Yates Pyates
Scott B. Hunter
Aiken Standard Publisher
Compass
Philip Lord
Davison
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