Aiken Outsiders Tax Debate and Community Voices
Readers debate outsiders in Aiken and note tax revenue from newcomers. Letters discuss education views, housing aid delays, and praise for United Way volunteers. The page includes a Talkback hotline and editorial email for reader comments.
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Officials dispute Journal critique of MOX plutonium plan
Area officials defend the MOX fuel program as safe and properly regulated amid a Wall Street Journal editorial alleging the plan could aid terrorists. CNTA leader Mal McKibben and Duke COGEMA Stone Webster spokesman Todd Kaish say the piece misrepresents technical steps, stressing that blending plutonium into MOX and subsequent reactor use reduces weaponizable material and involves strict security.
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Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
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Market Day artist to offer hand-painted flower pots
Muessen, new to Aiken, will sell 40 to 50 hand-painted flower pots at the Fifth Annual Market Day at the Aiken County Historical Museum this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes exhibits, tours, kids activities, and live entertainment by dulcimer, banjo, singing groups, and a bagpiper.
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Muessen
Aiken County Historical Museum
Aiken
Nhen
Aiken County
Maessen
Man arrested after fleeing from police chase
Derrick Lamar Harrison, 22, of Aldrich Street, was charged with driving under suspension, reckless driving, improper tag display, failure to comply with a lawful order, and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage after fleeing two PACT officers on bike patrol in Crosland Park. He ran, was chased on foot, and captured by the Aiken Bloodhound Team.
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Derrick Lamar Harrison
Aldrich Street
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Wendell Hall
Crosland Park
Hall
Brian Key
Flu vaccination clinics offered this month in Aiken and North Augusta
Health officials announce influenza shot clinics this month by the Department of Health and Environmental Control. In Aiken, dates are Oct 9 16 23 from 9 11:30 a.m. and 1 4 p.m. at 828 Richland Ave. Vaccinations target high risk adults 65 plus chronic conditions and healthcare workers. A second flu clinic wave will run Nov 6 13 20 at the Aiken County Health Department 9 11:30 a.m. and 1 30 4 p.m. Medicare covers beneficiaries with correct ID. others may be billed or Medicaid accepted. Vaccines include Pneumonia MMR and Tetanus for adults 19 plus as recommended.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Suite 170
Aiken County Health Department
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