Editorial letter cites trailer laws and Project Jackson concerns
The writer urges stricter enforcement of trailer licensing, questions funding for Project Jackson, warns of budget overruns and tax hikes, notes CDC warnings on electronic cigarettes, reflects on John Kerry's Vietnam War stance, and describes receiving food boxes while observing food stamp users.
Mystery diner pays for Cracker Barrel meal in Aiken
A note thanks an anonymous diner who covered a couple's Cracker Barrel dinner in Aiken. The writer and friend suspected a sister but no one claimed responsibility. Readers are invited to call the TalkBack line or email with comments, names hidden from publication.
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SRS Passes Salt Processing Records Amid Milestones
Savannah River Site and contractor Savannah River Remediation announce record salt waste processing milestones. Saltstone facilities set a weekly high of 266,604 gallons in August, surpassing October 2012's 251,456 gallon record, with daily and yearly records also noted. Executives Terrel Spears and Stuart MacVean praise the workforce and emphasize salt waste removal as key to tank closures and DOE mission. Salt waste accounts for about 90 percent of SRS tank waste as processing advances.
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Rotary Readers pairs students with volunteers at East Aiken
East Aiken School of the Arts fourth grader Mario Garcia meets four Rotary Club volunteers who will read with him and three other children weekly through the school year. The pilot program aims to boost grade level reading, with 43 Rotarians and volunteers involved and potential expansion to other schools.
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Recovery art event highlights addiction challenges in Aiken
Local residents attended Tuesday’s Celebrate Recovery at The Aiken Center timed for National Recovery Month. Maryann Zeliznak praised the art exhibit showing clients’ original works, while organizers stressed education on alcohol and drug risks for adolescents and adults. Panelists underscored prevention to break intergenerational cycles and support ongoing recovery. Derrek Asberry reported for the Aiken Standard.
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