Study finds MOX less cost effective than down blending
A long awaited 47 page cost analysis from Aerospace Corp commissioned by Congress concludes down blending plutonium at Savannah River Site is more economical than the MOX program. Part 1 compares MOX with down blending as a path to dispose of 34 metric tons of weapons grade material under an international Russia pact. The cradle to grave cost for MOX is estimated at 51 billion dollars versus lower costs for down blending.
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Shooting Reported in Woodside Injures One Person
A Woodside shooting left one person injured in a local incident reported by Aiken area news. The brief mentions nearby schools and events such as Fox Creek North Augusta Aiken High and Strom Thurmond High, plus a photo gallery at aikenstandard com photos showing area proms and performances.
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Area Deaths: Hadden Willis Miller Motes Grice Percival Green
Obituaries list for area deaths from Aiken and Wagoner counties noting Anna Mable Hadden Willis Dennis Keith Miller Lester Leon Motes Mary Posey Grice Mimie D Percival Willie Mae Green. Funeral notices referenced in 6A edition.
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Aiken
Edgefield braces for influx with new shooting complex
In Edgefield a slow town pace may shift as the National Wild Turkey Federation builds an $18 million Hunting Heritage and Outdoor Education Center set for completion in 2017. The Palmetto Shooting Complex hosted its first major event drawing over 1,000 attendees. A local HOST committee led by Beth Worth and Max Shanks plans for tourism, hotel shortages, and downtown beautification ahead of rising sightseer numbers.
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City to vote on 1 percent hospitality tax proposal
Aiken City Council set a final vote for Monday on a proposed 1 percent hospitality tax. The plan would tax gross receipts from prepared meals and drinks and channel funds to parking, business relief, vitality, and enterprise reserves.
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