Hurricane Hugo coverage spurs state supercomputer plan
The coming Sunday feature highlights a proposed state supercomputer intended to aid USCA faculty and students. Officials say the system would support research and computational needs across campuses.
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National Adult Daycare Week Highlighted by Aiken Care Center
Aiken Adult Care joins National Adult Daycare Week September 17 to 23 with the theme Sharing the Caring. Owner Brenda M. Iverson notes licenses vary by state and that South Carolina licenses adult day centers. Iverson cites growing elderly needs and reports 11 clients enrolled with a 25 capacity.
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Savannah River shutdown based on economics says Derrick
U S Rep Butler Derrick says the decision to put the Savannah River Site naval fuels plant in standby is economic. Admiral DeMars notes 600 jobs stay, as Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin Tennessee can meet all Navy fuel needs. DeMars cites lower NFS costs and facility aging as factors and outlines why SRP will not be kept as a second source.
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Life In Aiken After Hugo Cats Back To Normal
Aiken residents begin returning to routine after Hugo's toll along the Carolina coast. Homeowners Howard Miller and Edwin Garvin assess damage while power crews restore service. island property owners await word on structural impact and water damage.
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Foster Grandparents Give Warm Support to Local Children
Sue Jones, director, says the Foster Grandparent Program matches volunteers aged over 60 with children who have special needs. In Aiken and Barnwell, 65 grandmothers and grandfathers serve in public and special schools, Head Start and centers like Children’s Place, providing reading, cuddling, encouragement, and companionship while seeking more funding and male volunteers.
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Getting Colleges Full Funding is Goal Of Special Committee
A South Carolina alliance of college leaders forms a five point agenda to secure full formula funding and boost faculty salaries, diversity, program quality, sabbaticals, and state economic development. Leaders include Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and Clemson’s Dr. Max Lennon with USC Spartanburg’s Chancellor Olin Lansbury backing coordinated action.
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