12 Nov 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1996
Page
1
Bill Burkhalter says the teacher assault case involving North Aiken Elementary School will likely be resolved in the courts within ten days. Ronald Greenberg, placed on paid administrative leave after a Sept 11 bus incident, faces an accusation tied to attempting to calm students during a bus disruption.
Betty Drawdy Batesburg Clement P Keeley Evans G Benjamin Wright N Augusta are named in obituary notices published on Page 2B. The notices acknowledge the deaths of these individuals and give brief biographical or next of kin details as printed in the edition.
Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative aims to replace SRS job losses with a private sector driven economy. Despite four years and $6 million, SRRDI has not created any new jobs, sparking disputes with the Department of Energy over regional economic oversight and ongoing talks to resolve the rift.
South Aiken High School art students will display three dimensional works at the Odell Weeks Center the public library and Citizens Park as part of a city wide arts initiative. Under teacher Merilyn Smith the project began after a Atlanta field trip showcasing murals in MARTA stations. Smith credited City Manager Steve Thompson for support and noted the lesson in navigating approval processes is a key goal.
Aiken Standard concludes a three part series on groups aiding area workers after Savannah River Site downsizing. Sunday kicks off Aiken 20/20 five year plan. Monday highlights Economic Development Partnership creating jobs in Aiken and Edgefield. Today covers Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative moving beyond SRS.
Aiken officials questioned the DOT plan to add landscaped medians on Pine Log Road, fearing it could hinder future business access. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and City Manager Steven Thompson pressed for caution, noting safety and access as priorities while signaling opposition to medians in their current placement.
Tom Biddle argues the bypass could attract businesses and be vital while opponents fear medians would block left turns harming sales. Mayor and council members consider revisiting the idea, suggesting medians could be temporary or removable with bulldozers and asphalt machines available if needed.
Westinghouse Electric Corp plans a total transformation as analysts expect a split into two companies a broadcasting entity and an industrial business. The move could affect the Savannah River Co. with a year end decision, while past divestitures and a $5.4 billion CBS Inc. purchase frame the pending reshaping.
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