Nuclear boom fuels Carolinas economy with 37000 workers
A Duke Energy funded study shows 37000 people employed in the Carolinas nuclear industry, including 11000 at the Savannah River Site. With new reactors planned in South Carolina and Georgia, SRS positions in MOX cleanup and future missions promise long term careers for engineers and craft workers as aging staff retire.
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Flying Northwest jet overshoots destination by 150 miles
Editor notes a Northwest Airlines incident where a jet continued past its destination by 150 miles as pilots focused on laptop schedul ing. Critics question airline response and the passengers possibly being charged for the extra mileage or mileage-earning implications.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Update
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles with editors and directors across departments including news, production, circulation, business, and classifieds. Contact details reflect standard newsroom assignments and key personnel responsible for publishing operations.
Property tax reform urged to boost South Carolina economy
Ernie McFerrin of North Augusta argues for H. 3272 to curb point of sale assessments, reduce disparities, and attract investment. He cites lost commercial investment, higher rents, and calls for tax code overhaul to restore growth while criticizing opponents’ rhetoric. He links veterans’ support to fiscal policy and urges swift action in January.
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We owe war veterans forever
A reader praises veterans service and urges full support for wounded soldiers. The piece argues for 100 percent paid medical care, top facilities, and comprehensive vocational retraining for all veterans.
County office complex reuse praised by reader
A local letter argues for renovating and expanding the county office complex to preserve history while adding 120000 square feet downtown nine acres of space. The writer cites downtown vitality and architectural reuse as moral and creative, urging preservation over new construction.
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Please Stop Touching My Baby in Public
A mother pleads across the community to refrain from touching her four month old child in stores. She recalls an Lowe's incident where a staff member grabbed the baby’s face and urges others to admire from a distance to protect infants from illness. The letter cites fears about disease and urges respectful behavior toward young children.
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Aiken
Augusta
Lowe’s
Fashion mocks Christianity at Aiken Mall store window
A shopper notes a N.Y. Fashion window display showing a glittery crucifix with graffiti including occult symbols and gang insignia. He reports the issue to mall management, who say they will address it, but the shirt remains for sale. He vows not to spend there and hopes others will boycott.
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Aiken
N.Y
Aiken Mall
Letters to the Editor Address for Aiken Standard Opinion
Readers are invited to mail comments to Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, South Carolina 29802. Email and fax options are listed for submissions.
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