Erosion Threat Mounts at Hitchcock Woods Sand River Canyon
Erosion from stormwater runoff deepens in the Sand River Canyon within Hitchcock Woods, a long standing concern for Aiken. Foundation director Christine Rolke says the damage has reached critical mass and needs urgent action as development increases. The canyon, a white sand ephemeral stream tied to local folklore, has receded over decades.
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Hitchcock Woods
Sand River Canyon
Aiken
Hitchcock Woods Foundation
Christine Rolke
Sand River
Rolke
Bennett Tucker
Tim Mettlen
Erosion Threatens Hitchcock Woods Canyon Walls
Erosion from storms is washing away canyon walls in Hitchcock Woods, with officials citing 35 million gallons of stormwater from a late April thunderstorm. Clemson University researchers warn of damage to canyon walls and nearby oaks, longleaf pines, and sycamores, while fencing intended to bar intruders has fallen into the canyon.
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Hitchcock Woods
Clemson University
Sand River
Christopher Post
Kelly Kruzner
Bennett Tucker
Sand River Canyon
Water parks offer economic boost and jobs say officials
Officials argue water parks bring tax revenue and employment. Myrtle Beach cites Myrtle Waves planning to hire 250 for 2016 and notes seasonal operations. Cedar Rock Holdings plans Seattle Island park near Edgefield Road, North Augusta, but construction stalled after legal issues in Pennsylvania.
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Seattle
Pennsylvania
Myrtle Beach
Randal Wallace
Myrtle Waves Water Park
Innovative Attraction Management LLC
Florida
Wallace
Augusta
Mark Kruen
Myrtle Waves
Kruea
Cedar Rock Holdings LLC
Seattle’s Island
Edgefield Road
North Augusta
Todd Glover
For sale sign on Edgefield property tied to Seattle's Island water park
A for sale sign sits on a North Augusta parcel off Edgefield Highway linked to the proposed Seattle's Island water park. County records show the property sold March 31 for 2.2 million dollars in Aiken County.
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Edgefield Highway
North Augusta
Seattle’s Island
Aiken County
Area Deaths In Aiken Notice
Obituaries for Reginald Bailey Jimmy Chavous Willie Gene Benson and Willie Trowell Jr from Aiken observed in 6A notices list. Brief funeral details and services schedules appear in the death notices section.
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Reginald Bailey
Aiken
Jimmy Chavous
Willie
Gene” Benson
Willie Trowell Jr
Weather brief: Mostly sunny with warm day
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and a high around 79 degrees with a low near 56. A five day outlook is noted but details are not provided in full.
$5 Million DOE Grant Spurs Nuclear Workforce Plan
A Savannah River Site Community Reuse Organization grant of 5 million dollars funds the Workforce Opportunities in Regional Careers program. The aim is to train students for nuclear jobs across five regional colleges and universities as the existing workforce retires. Leaders note the grant follows a successful first phase and supports expansion of energy and manufacturing training.
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Savannah River
U.S. Department of Energy
David Jameson
Greater Aiken
Jameson
Aiken Technical College
Susan Winsor
ATC
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