Pedde outlines SRS future and bid plans for site contract
WSRC President Bob Pedde told the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce the Savannah River Site may have a new operator chosen within 30 to 60 days with DOE planning separate competitions for site and waste management. He noted the current WSRC contract runs through 2006 and may extend during the bid contest while highlighting ongoing cleanup, facility closures at F and T Areas, and progress on the Tritium Extraction Facility and MOX program amid congressional funding disputes.
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Greater Aiken
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Pedde
Aiken County
South Carolina
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F Canyon
Opera
Defense
Yucca Mountain
Tennessee Valley Authority
America
United State
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Bush
Washington Savannah River Company
Gas prices ease as AAA Carolinas sees relief ahead
The article notes gasoline prices declining from mid August with AAA Carolinas forecasting continued falls into cooler weather. Prices on Aug 31 2005 averaged 2.45 in SC, sliding to 2.54 by Tuesday. local stations show variations from about 2.35 to 2.48 per gallon. Motorists like Ivory Kirkland of Aiken welcome the drop and hope it persists.
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Tom Crosby
AAA
Carolinas
S.C
Richland Avenue
Greg's
York Street
Exxon
Laurens Street
U.S. Highway 1
I-20
Shell
RaceWay
Ivory Kirkland
Aiken
Talatha district seeks full pumping by Friday after outage
Talatha Rural Community Water District officials say a failed pump last weekend forced emergency rationing for about 2,000 customers. A new well was operating by Tuesday afternoon but must pass bacterial tests before use. residents are urged to report leaks to 652-1381 and limit water use.
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Paul Johns
Talatha Water District
New
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Jackson
Aiken
Johns
Free community outreach classes at Christ Central Mission Station
Christ Central Mission Station in Aiken offers two free classes from September through December 11 to aid those helping others. Sessions run 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays at 3605 Richland Avenue, with "Dealing with People" led by Pastor Jimmy Jones and "Peer Ministry Through the Ages" led by Jason Conrad. Classes are open to about 60 participants on a first come basis. for details call 644-0705.
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Aiken
Richland Avenue
Jimmy Jones
Christ Central Ministries
Jason Conrad
Christ Central Institute
Jones
John Moore
Imoore
Aikenstandard
Outback to host United Way benefit in Aiken County
Outback Steakhouse will host Raising the Steaks to support United Way of Aiken County on Friday September 15 with two service sessions at 1130 am and 1 pm Tickets are 20 each and available in advance or at the door United Way director Chris Slaughter notes that all proceeds go to United Way Manager Sean Gerrard donor support honored The Kidney Benefit offers two day voucher sale for Fiddler on the Roof at Aiken s Makin booth with matinee 16 and evening 19 seats. tickets go on sale Oct 2 for Etherredge Center November 10 12 All proceeds aid dialysis patients in the Aiken area A community tent revival hosted by Wonder Sees ape eee Virugh will be held Sunday Sept 10 at Pac xs Run Apartments corner of Beaufort and Camellia streets across from Food Lion pastors invited to join in Christ centered community gathering
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Slaughter
Sean Gerrard
Aiken
Willet
Etherredge Center
Wonder
Pacxs Run
Beaufort and
Camellia Streets
Food Lion
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