Camera Center owner announces sale plans in Aiken
Chris Lydle, 71, owner of Chris' Camera Center on Laurens Street in downtown Aiken, says he will retire and sell the business. He cites debts paid off, lease renewal, and a medical scare as reasons to spend more time with family. He seeks buyers by summer and envisions turning the store into the Aiken Photo Design Center with a detailed transition plan.
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Chris’ Camera Center
Aiken
Chris Lydle
Lydle
Camera Center
Laurens Street
Lydie
Aiken Photo Design Center
Area Deaths Highlights in South Carolina
Notices list local obituaries for Andy Rawls Sr. of Wagener Sara F Black of Aiken and Robert L Hatfield of Aiken with brief funeral details and local arrangements in the 6A section.
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Andy Rawls Sr
Wagener
Sara F. Black, Aiken
Five Day Forecast Sunny And Warm Across Region
The forecast calls for sunny skies with highs around 82 degrees and lows near 57 for the next five days. An extended period of clear weather is expected with mild nights and light winds from the southeast. Stronger afternoon heat may develop in the interior counties.
South Carolina seeks vet friendly status in state policy push
State leaders, backed by the Military Officers Association of America, aim to boost South Carolina as veteran friendly to avert base closures and workforce cuts. The effort centers on smoother credentials, easier college credit transfers, and veteran inclusive activities as Fort Jackson faces possible impact from a Base Realignment and Closure process and federal budget trimming. Two bills, including S.391 now signed into law, drive the push toward Gov. Nikki Haley.
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South Carolina
Department of Defense
David Lobb
Military Officers Association of America
Palmetto
Fort Jackson
Lobb
Defense Department
University of South Carolina
Aiken
General Assembly
Nikki Haley
Advisory board seeks funding for foreign uranium shipments
The SAS Citizens Advisory Board in Savannah unanimously urged adequate funding for handling foreign shipments of highly enriched uranium at the Savannah River Site. The group cited the Atoms for Peace program and noted current funding gaps and cost distribution between agencies and the site. Harold Simon chaired the CAB meeting, which referenced NNSA and Environmental Management roles and the need to allocate funds for processing and storage.
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Savannah River
SAS Citizens Advisory Board
CAB
Savannah
Georgia
Atoms For Peace
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S
SRS
National Nuclear Security Administration
NNSA
The
Security Administration
Department of Energy
Aiken Public Safety awards top officers and staff
Local recipients honored for outstanding service as Aiken Public Safety recognizes top officers and employees in a ceremony. Awardees include distinguished unit members and civilian staff for dedication and community protection.
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Aiken Public Safety Awards
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Chris
Chris Lytle
Dede Biles
Robert L. Hatfield
Abby
S.C
Board
Harold Simon
Aiken Grads
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