NRC Finds Shells at Eight Reactors Prone to Cracking
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission reports eight older nuclear plants show signs of weakened eight-inch steel reactor shells from ongoing irradiation. None pose immediate risk, but some shells may need corrective action within a year as cooling scenarios could trigger cracks.
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Washington
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Commission
Comic Winners Delayed Due to Ballot Deluge
The contest for last week's comics picks is postponed as judges continue tallying a large number of ballots. Officials expect to announce the winner and the $25 first prize later this week once counting is complete.
Council Hires Barnes as County Administrator
The Aiken County Council voted 5 to 4 to hire W. Scott Barnes as county administrator with a salary of 38,060. Barnes will leave Pasco County Florida to start November 2, bringing 32 years in local government and USC degrees including a masters in public administration.
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Aiken County
W. Scott Barnes
Barnes
Pasco County
Fla
Billie Trapp
Medwell Hill
Richland County
A.C. Flora High School
University of South Carolina
USC
William Westmoreland
John West
Santee Wateree Council of Governments
Ed Parlor
Parlor
Scott
Aiken High Teacher Seeks Pimento Burger from USC
Have You Heard that Jack Smoak offers extra credit to students who bring him a pimento burger from the USC campus. He appears to be craving his favorite college snack as Crosby Broad water seems set for a chemistry path.
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Jack Smoak
Aiken High
USC
Crosby Broadwater
Inside Today Aiken County Today
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Aiken County Grants Most Contract Requests for Barnes
W Scott Barnes will be the administrator with a salary of 38060 per year plus 2700 for moving expenses from Pasco County Florida to Aiken County. relocation costs consider weight and distance about 500 miles. Household trips for Barnes and wife Susan included plus three day stay with per diem and travel between New Port Richey and Aiken. 325 monthly car allowance and county paid insurance and development. Early resignation or firing terms outlined with three months pay if terminated before May. Compensatory time for overtime up to approval by chair or vice chair. Reimbursements for travel outside the county. Continuous employment subject to council approval of benefits.
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W. Scott Barnes
Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
Barnes
Pasco County
Fla
Susan
New Port Richey, Fla
Council
Chaiman
Enrollment rises slightly in Aiken County schools
About 21,850 students are enrolled as sixth day enrollment ends. District officials say totals exceed last year by around 600, with 1981-82 budget based on 21,930. Area 1 holds 6,845 students, Area 5 has 2,244, and 510 students are in special education.
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Aiken County
Robert W
Bob) Paskel
Aiken
County Board of Education
Paskel
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
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David Young
Paula Covar
Millbrook Elementary
Ginny Southworth
Rebecca Roberts McCarthy
Scott Barnes
S.C. Department of Education