Siting Unaffected by Quake for Idaho Nuclear Plant
A McClure aide says Idaho remains the DOE choice for a new plutonium producing reactor despite a 6.9 quake. He notes Idaho sites withstand earthquakes and any damage to existing reactors was not found. Aiken officials warn of job losses if the Savannah River Plant loses the project.
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James A. McClure
Idaho
U.S. Department of Energy
DOE
Donald Hodel
Savannah River
Bill Livingstone
Sen. McClure
Livingstone
Aiken
Tommy Wessinger
Greater Aiken
Wakin
Aiken County
SRP
Wessinger
Moore may face Democratic challenger in District 8
A Democratic Party source says Jimmy Snyder CEO of Southern Medical Services Inc plans to run against Sen. Thomas L. Moore in South Carolina Senate District 8. Snyder would not confirm but indicated he is considering a race in Belvedere and Columbia.
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Thomas L. Moore
D-Aiken County
S.C
Sen. Thurmond
Mrs. Thurmond
Thurmonds
Columbia
South Carolina
Edgefield County
Pay Homage to Slain Serviceman Bates at Memorial Service
More than 900 people gathered at First Baptist Church in Aiken for a service honoring Corpsman First Class Ronny K. Bates, 29, who died in the Beirut attack. The ceremony featured flags, the national anthem, and readings from Senator Strom Thurmond’s letter praising Bates and urging courage and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ronny K. Bates
Aiken
Thomas Bates
Marine Headquarters
Beirut
Lebanon
Henry Chennault
Sen. Thurmond
Harold Henderson
USN
Bates
Aiken County Council Allocates 90111 for Jail Renovation
The Aiken County Council approved a 90111 allocation from limited funds to renovate the detention center after months of debate. Sheriff Gunnells defended the bid from Southeastern Control Systems while County Attorney Bell upheld the sheriff’s authority to award the contract amid concerns over jail security and possible closure by the Department of Corrections. Construction includes a 10 foot security fence and updated lock systems.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Southeastern
Robert Bell
Sheriff Gunnells
Department of Corrections
Gunnells
Carrol H. Warner
Barnes
Warner
Fay Hatcher
Bell
Aiken County Council Delays Referendum on Government Form
After emotional debate the Aiken County Council tabled the proposal to hold a special referendum comparing the Council-Administrator and Council-Manager forms. The 5-3 vote delayed any decision as supporters tout potential county savings and a voter choice. Margie Plunkett charged the measure targets her.
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Aiken
Mike McElhaney
William Clyburn
Fay Hatcher
Jerry Michael
Mike) Toole
Margie Plunkett
Speakers Fault L Reactor EIS at public hearings
Dozens heard criticism of the draft environmental impact statement for restarting the L Reactor at SRP hearings in Aiken and Augusta. Speakers questioned the document's detail on plutonium needs and groundwater contamination from seepage basins, urging cleanup and stricter monitoring ahead of any restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Augusta
SRP
Mary T. Kelly
League of Women Voters
DOE
Nancy Thurmond hosts Columbia barbecue for hospital funds
Nancy Thurmond wife of Sen. Strom Thurmond celebrated her 37th birthday and hosted a Columbia barbecue at the Thurmonds new home to raise funds and awareness for a pediatric facility at Richland Memorial Hospital. Notable guests included the Oak Ridge Boys and Charlie Daniels.
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Children’s Hospital
Columbia
Oak Ridge Boys
Charlie Daniels
Louise Mandrell
Nancy Thurmond
Sen
Strom Thurmond
Aiken
Richland Memorial Hospital
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Jimmy Snyder
Senate
Sen. Moore
Snyder
R-S.c
Chennault
Margie Bates
Cmdr
Linda Bates
Ginny Southworth
Council
Judy Hoffmeyer
Steel Creek
Savannah
Melvin J. Sires
Sires
Nancy
Center
Paul Moore
R S.C
Fran Chapman
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