Clinton admin urges nuclear compensation plan
The Clinton administration urged quick passage of a compensation program for workers sickened by nuclear weapons production. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson sought funding guarantees via a House bill, facing Republican resistance and debates over total cost and benefit levels.
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Firestone recalls cited in internal documents and new safety bill
Documents show Bridgestone Firestone narrowed probe to Decatur plant manufacturing and tire size design. Ford settlements total about 4 million with 17 cases, Firestone settlements about 12 million with 14 cases. Senate Commerce Committee may move new auto safety legislation requiring data sharing and tougher penalties.
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Lottery plan outlines South Carolina funding for education gains
A lottery advocate outlines how lottery proceeds could fund scholarships and tuition free programs at USC campuses including USC Aiken, expand need based aid, and support teacher master's degrees. The plan would avoid funding new schools or teacher pay raises, stressing broader economic training and college access.
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Knife found at Paul Knox prompts expulsion review
Paul Knox student reported with a knife was removed from class after administration intervened. The district follows a process with 10 day appeal window and advisory council review before possible ratification by the county board. Principal discretion varies by context and weapon use.
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Medical center moves to larger former Hahn Village site
Dunn said the Margaret J Weston Medical Center will open at the McManus building on October 2 after renovations. The facility will run 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday with family nurse practitioner Alice Waters, same staff, and expanded services. Project Vision volunteers will build a handicap ramp, paint, and yard work. Appointments preferred at (803) 648-4744. walk-ins welcome.
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Chemical spill closes road after polyurethane foam component leak
Responding officers found a drum leaking a urethane resin component on a truck. They dyked the spill with dirt, closed the 200 block of West Avenue, and reopened it by 9 30. No injuries or charges were filed. Coatings and Insulation, an Aiken Augusta company, owned the truck.
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