Recovery Act Feedback: Local Gains at Savannah River Site
The House Oversight Committee heard that while 45 percent of Department of Energy Recovery Act funds remained unspent by last month, local officials in the CSRA reported clear benefits from Savannah River Site projects. DOE Inspector General Gregory Friedman noted the act faced unexpected challenges and required planning, staffing, and training across federal, state, and local levels, with ARRA funds to be spent by year end.
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Department of Energy
CSRA
Savannah River
House Committee On Oversight and Government
DOE
Gregory Friedman
Department
Friedman
Two area seniors named state finalists for High School Heisman
Wendy's selects two state finalists, one male and one female, from 957 SC applicants in a program honoring leadership and athletics. Finalists receive a bronze medal, Heisman patch and a $25 Wendy's gift card as ACT Inc. narrows to 20 per state.
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Wendy's
ACT Inc
South Carolina
Washington, D.C
Steven Kekacs Shines in Aiken High Swimming
Steven Kekacs excels as a standout swimmer at Aiken High School. The student ranks second in his class and is noted for strong memorization and visualization skills noted by coach Andy Dyer. The coach praises his ability to visualize complex problems and sequences.
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Steven Kekacs
Aiken High School Swimming
Aiken High
Andy Dyer
Haley Zuehike shines in Midland Valley athletic program
Haley Zuehike of Midland Valley High School excels in softball and basketball and dominates swimming. She won five state titles in high school across freestyle events including a state record in 500M, and plans to swim for Harvard. She carries a 3.75 GPA, ranks 28th in her class, and aims for an Olympic spot post college. Her coach describes her as a role model and frontline leader with noted leadership in cross country and team sports.
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Harvard
Midland Valley
Michelle Yeater
Mustangs
Bad Horse
HSSR
CAWS
Halloween in Aiken Brings Safe, Friendly Night
Aiken residents share a positive talkback about a first Halloween in the city. Neighbors watched out for each other and police blocked streets in some neighborhoods to ease concerns. The commenter felt safe and enjoyed time with grandkids, thanking the community.
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Aiken
Area Deaths Prompt Readers to See 6A
The notices list Harold H. Cook and Hazel Stringfield among area deaths in Aiken with additional names including Janie Mae Williams and Margaret S. Jones. Also listed are Paulette Moxley of Warrenville and Richard E. Hutto of Aiken. See death notices and funerals on page 6A.
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Harold H. Cook
Aiken
Hazel Stringfield
Bath
Janie Mae Williams
Margaret S. Jones
Paulette Moxley
Warrenville
Richard E. Hutto
Vaughters Eyes State Senate Seat In 2012 Run
Deedee Vaughters plans to run for South Carolina Senate District 26 in 2012 after district realignment Places include Aiken and Lexington Counties. She faces a June Republican primary against Duane Naquin while advocating financial disclosure reforms.
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Deedee Vaughters
S.C
S.C. General Assembly
Aiken County
U.S. Justice Department
Vaughters
Shane Massey
R-idgefield
Shane
Setzler
Senate
Duane Naquin
Lexington County
Lexington
S.C. Policy Council
Bauer Vaughters
S.C. Club For Growth
Ridge Spring-Monetta Principal Resigns for Personal Reasons
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School principal Mason Cummings has resigned for personal reasons after a month on administrative leave. Assistant principal Warren Wintrode will continue as interim principal, having previously served at South Aiken High and then RS M this year. The district says no legal charges and no law enforcement contact, with the permanent post to be advertised at the time of retirement in 2010.
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Mason Cummings
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
Aiken County
Cummings
Warren Wintrode
Assis
Tant
RS M
Wintrode
South Aiken High School
RSM
Cecelia Hewett
Have full photos to share
Editorial asks for readers to send full autumn photos by email to the Aiken Standard or deliver them to the office at 326 Rutland Drive N.W. Monday through Friday. Please pane the names of people pictured.
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Amy Banton
Brilliant
Aikenstandard.com
Aikenstandard
Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
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