LED Bulbs Compared as Energy Saver Options
The article compares CFL and LED bulbs noting prices at Home Depot and Lowe’s. CFLs cost about 15.97 for two 14-watt bulbs and LEDs cost 17.97 for an 8.6-watt bulb, with remarks on mercury concerns, immediate light, and recycling programs. Muriel Carter of Aiken Electric Co op weighs mercury risk against savings. LEDs offer 75 percent energy savings and longer life but higher upfront cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Depot
Aiken Electric Co-op
Muriel Carter
Lowe’s
South Carolina Incandescent Light Bulb Freedom Act
The bill would require incandescents sold and manufactured in South Carolina to stay in intrastate commerce to avoid federal regulation. Sponsors cite the 10th Amendment as justification. The House passed it on April 7 and a Senate panel approved it by voice vote. it moves to the Labor Commerce and Industry Committee. Senator Shane Massey predicts tougher Senate passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Bill Sandifer
Dwight Loftis
House
Senate
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
District 25
Shane Massey
Groucho's Deli Opens on University Parkway in Aiken
Miley announces Groucho's Deli will open with hours 10 30 am to 8 30 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am to 3 pm Sunday offering dine in to go and call ahead service plus some catering. She notes family ties to sports and reasons for choosing the Aiken location near the hospital and university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miley
Aiken
University Parkway
West African Dolls Support Center Exhibit in Aiken
Muzi and volunteers from Second and Friendship Baptist churches craft 24 inch cloth dolls with West African costumes and hair details to raise funds for the Center for African American History Art and Culture. Dolls sell for 50 to 60 dollars with orders via Friendship Baptist 648-9290 and Second Baptist 649-2665.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Volunteer Service
Peace Corps
U.N
Muzi
Aiken
Center For
Second Baptist Church
Friendship Baptist
Dong
Sierra Leone
West Africa
Friendship Baptist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
S.C
South Soint
L— Payley
Southpointconstruction.net
Home Builders Association of
Aiken County
National Home Builders Association
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Enloe
Saseed
Janelle Walker
Enloe Residential
Bee
Groucho’s
P.O
Eastgate Drive
Publix Grocery
Bobby Jones
Coe Crac
Southern DI && Wintdc” Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!