Owens-Corning Fiberglass trims workforce at S.C. plant
About 90 of 1,650 Owens Corning Fiberglass workers at the S.C. 302 plant are laid off after shifting three furnaces to wet chop production to meet rising demand. LAYOFFS announced Sept 10 take effect Sept 17. duration uncertain per plant personnel manager George Brelsford. Residents must register to vote by Saturday 3 p.m. with sessions at Aiken Technical College Hahn Village Community Center Kwick Shop Schofield Lot and Richland Ave office.
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Owens-Corning Fiberglas
S.C
George Brelsford
Brelsford
Owens-Corning
County Council
Richland Avenue
Aiken Technical College
Hahn Village
Kwick
S.C. 19
North
Schofield
Barnwell and
Sumter
Richland Ave
ADPS Investigates East Side Gulf shooting in Aiken
Investigators from the Aiken Department of Public Safety pursue leads in the murder of Donald Redd the night clerk slain at the East Side Gulf Self Service Station on Richland Avenue early Thursday. Six people have contacted the department as officers seek witnesses who may have information.
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Aiken
Busbee
Redd
East Side Gulf
Weather update for SE region cool tonight and sunny tomorrow
Forecast calls for cool conditions tonight with lows in the mid-40s and fair skies. Tomorrow brings mostly sunny skies and near 70 degree highs.
Senate debate mishap stirs moment as moderator jokes about fly
Charley Britt, the moderator, disrupted Thursday night's Senate debate when his hand struck the microphone. He quipped that he had been trying to kill a fly all night and might have hit it.
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Charley Britt
Senate
Britt
SRP Budget Reaches Second Billion For FY 85
With the new federal fiscal year, the Savannah River Plant secures its second billion dollar budget. The FY 85 plan includes 80.4 million for operations salaries for 12 600 workers and 512.6 million for plant and capital equipment.
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Savannah River
SRP
Aiken County
Basement Fire Origin at Aiken Furniture Company Saturday
A basement fire heavily damaged Aiken Furniture and caused smoke damage to the upper floors. Judy Glover smelled smoke, alerted the department, and helped contain the blaze until firefighters arrived. Investigators focus on ceiling light fixtures in the basement storage area.
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Aiken Furniture Company
Charlotte’s
Ginny Southworth
J. Carroll Busbee
Busbee
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Judy Glover
Charlotte's
Furniture Company
J.W. Byrnes
Laurens Street
Byrnes
Byrnes of
Aiken
Senate Primary: Who Can Vote in Aiken County
Voters registered in Aiken County residing in Districts 24 or 25 may vote in tomorrow's state Senate primary. Voters choose one senator for their district under new single member districts and may vote regardless of party or prior June primary participation.
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Aiken County
Senate
Alken Standard Ad Promotes Local News for Hometown Tie
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to the Alken Standard to stay informed about hometown events. It provides a phone number 649 5316 to start a subscription and hints at college coverage and local encounters.
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Alken Standard
Dal
Senate primary set for two Aiken districts tomorrow
Voters in two Aiken County state Senate districts will cast ballots tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in District 24 and District 25 races. District 24 features incumbent Sen. Ryan Shealy and challenger Fred Christensen. District 25 includes Sen. Thomas L. Moore, Thomas P. Murphy and Jimmy Snyder. The winners face Democrats Irene Rudnick and James Goodman respectively in the November general election. Voters should check their precinct numbers and maps at voting sites.
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Aiken County
Ryan Shealy
Lexington
Fred Christensen
Aiken
Irene Rudnick
Thomas L. Moore
Thomas P. Murphy
Jimmy Snyder
Edgefield County
James Goodman
Senate
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