Readers react on crime, malls, and TalkBack at Aiken Standard
A letter calls for stronger security after a daylight robbery and criticizes the state drug busts while urging Belk and Dillards to stay at Aiken Mall. The note also questions TalkBack content and praise for local businesses and services. It lists lottery results for South Carolina and Georgia.
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MOX funding stays in new defense bill for SRS facility
The defense bill keeps the 345 million MOX funding for the Savannah River Site facility and heads to the Senate. It tightens rules on alternative disposal options while noting a 5 billion reduction in overall spend and ongoing cost debates. Congressman Joe Wilson praised the measure as aiding SRS and Fort Gordon.
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ATC hosts Awareness Expo with public safety and community groups
Aiken Technical College hosted its first Awareness Expo inviting students to meet three Aiken Department of Public Safety officers and learn about cadet programs. Exhibitors included the SPCA Albrecht Center, Mental Health Center, Hope Health and Wells Fargo while student volunteers collected hygiene and household item donations for area nonprofits.
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Crosland Park Smoke Alarm Blitz Postponed Again
The Crosland Park Smoke Alarm Blitz has been postponed due to weather and moved to 8 a m Saturday Dec 5. Volunteered effort by Aiken Public Safety and American Red Cross aims to install over 500 alarms in Crosland Park homes to address prior fire issues.
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Obama quashes Keystone XL in bid to boost climate leverage
President Obama cancels the Keystone XL pipeline project to strengthen climate policy leverage. The move affects energy, environmental groups, and public opinion as federal agencies reassess pipeline approvals and cross border energy flows.
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