SRS Meeting Lights Nuclear Debate Over Pit Production
A public forum in North Augusta with 65 participants weighed Savannah River Site plans for plutonium pits. Officials from the National Nuclear Security Administration discussed a potential pit production facility by 2020, estimated at $4 billion and 1,000 jobs, as one of five sites under review.
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Safety focused Halloween guidance from Saluda and Aiken
Saluda urges residents to turn out lights while Aiken promotes organized events to keep children safe from vandalism. Authorities advise trick or treating only at known homes and supervising kids, with activities wrapping up by 8 pm to minimize risk.
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GOP rally in downtown Aiken features Thurmond successor rivals
At a downtown rally Lindsey Graham and Mark Sanford spoke on turf to GOP hopefuls in Aiken. Greg Ryberg and Charles Sharpe joined the event as two county candidates pressed for statewide offices. The scene foreshadows party plans if Republicans win back the Senate.
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Bechtel Savannah River President to Retire at Year’s End
Bechtel Savannah River Inc president John Oakland will retire by year end after leading the SRS operation since 1996. He will be succeeded by Bill Elkins, according to Bechtel National Inc president Tom Hash. Oakland also serves as VP and general manager for Westinghouse Savannah River Company’s Projects Engineering and Construction Division.
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English seeks second term on District 7 Board of Education
Rosemary Eng lish, a retired four years from 35 years as an Aiken County teacher and administrator, is unopposed for a second term in the District 7 Board race on November 5. She continues as a teacher specialist at Denmark Olaf High School and recalls a career from Schofield High to Midland Valley High, praising committed staff amid state budget cuts.
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