Aiken Talkback Letter Addresses Pile of Rubble and Local Change
Readers discuss unsightly rubble on Warden Drive and neighborhood pride in Aiken, noting growth, Northern influence, and the economy driven by Savannah River Site and horse racing venues. The letter urges civil discourse and invites comments via Talkback hotline and email.
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Warden Drive
Aiken
North
South Carolina
Tom
Williston
Barnwell
Savannah River
Hopelands Gardens
Groups sue to block MOX plant at Savannah River Site
Three citizen groups file a joint lawsuit to stop NRC from granting an operating license for the mixed oxide fuel facility at the Savannah River Site. They argue environmental risks, redacted licensing data, and potential terrorist threats, while noting the construction license has already been issued.
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Citizen Watch
Savannah River
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League
Nuclear Watch South
Nuclear Information and Resource Service
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
MOX
Louis Zeller
BREDL
Zeller
NRC
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
South Carolina
Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Shaw Areva Mox Services
Mregov
Antact
Josh Voorhees
Voorhees
Aikenstandard Com
Burglary Probe as Man Chases Burglars at Westmont Road
An Aiken resident chased two masked burglars who robbed him at gunpoint in the 3000 block of Westmont Road about 2 a.m. The white suspect, possibly named Jeremy, wore a handgun and both fled in a gray beige four door car. Deputies collected the victim’s pants and checkbook. CrimeStoppers offers rewards for information.
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Westmont Road
Aiken
Jeremy
Wnson
Michael Frank
Sherif’s
Midlands
Planning Commission considers exterior lighting ordinance
The Astronomy Club of Augusta's Responsible Lighting Committee submitted a draft to the Aiken County Planning Commission outlining regulations and a review process for exterior lighting. Chair Tedda Howard presented, noting aims to ensure appropriate lighting while preventing sky glow and glare on neighboring properties. The commission accepted the ordinance as information to compare with current standards, with provisions banning flashing holiday lights after hours, limiting floodlight angles, and prohibiting aerial lasers and neon lights.
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Astronomy Club of
Augusta
Aiken County Planning Commission
Tedda Howard
Responsible Lighting
Howard
Arteria
Sorial Properties
Commission
Dennis Gmereck
Flagstaff
Ariz
Aiken County
Gnereck
Phillip England
Mike Pope
Tucson
Skyhoundz Canine Disc Competition Canceled
Due to lack of entries the Hypertiite Skyhoundz Canine Disc Competition has been canceled. It was scheduled for Saturday May 19 at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center. For questions call Ali ia Davis at 843 687 9631 x benefit dinner for exqunimations Cristian Hall liver and intestine transplant to be held at VEW Post 5877 on Highway 19 today at 6 p.m.
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H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Ali‘ia Davis
Cristian Hall
Highway 19
Living history program kicks off seeds of change exhibit
Ed Beardsley will perform as Woodrow Wilson for a living history program opening the Seeds of Change exhibit at the South Carolina State Museum on May 19 at 2 30 p m. The display runs through June 1 with adult tickets 5 dollars and reduced rates for seniors military and children. For details, call 803 507 3458 or 803 652 7232.
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Eurea University
Souin Warotuna
Ed Beardsley
Woodrow Wilson
SC State Museum
South Carolina
Pam
Lacy Cosmetology School Hosts 44 Hair Fair May 19
Lacy Cosmetology School plans a May 19 event from 10 am to 4 pm featuring a hot rod show nail and face painting food arts and crafts and entertainment by Missy McKay. Proceeds aid the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in memory of Bob Ellison. Entry is $10 with booths or hot rod entries via Kim Williams at 803 648 6181.
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Lacy Cosmetology School
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Bob Ellison
Missy McKay
Kim Williams
Doll Show in North Augusta May 19 at Center
A doll show will be held Saturday May 19 at the North Augusta Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is 5 for adults and 2 for children 12 and under, with Girl Scouts in uniform admitted free. For details call Howard at 803 783 8049 or email knightshows hotmail com. Visit www knightshows com.
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North Augusta
Howard
Hotmail
Thursday Winning Numbers For Midday And Evening Plays
Thursday lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 2 9 0 and Evening 5 0 7. Pick 4 Midday 3 6 7 1 and Evening 2 8 3 7.
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Cash
Fantasy
Shark Cartilage Capsule Recall and GE Dishwasher Safety Alert
NBTY recalls Shark Cartilage Capsules from 2004 due to salmo nella contamination risk for vulnerable groups with potential severe infections, though no illnesses reported. Refunds offered at purchase point. call 800 217 7668 for details. General Electric recalls 2.5 million dishwashers for a wiring defect that could start fires, covering Eterna GE Profile 5E Monogram Hotpoint Sears Kemore brands. call 877 607-6395 or visit ye appliances com.
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Nbty Inc
General Electric Co
Eterna
GE Profile
5E Monogram
Hotpoint
Sears-Kemore
Yeappliances.com
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