SRS accidents mishandled report costs two employees their jobs
A Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board release details two Savannah River Site incidents in August where fuel bundles with highly enriched uranium fell 15 feet into an acid dissolver. Failures to notify supervisors and follow protocol led to terminations for the crane operator and an observer, highlighting safety culture challenges.
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Savannah River
SRS
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
H-Canyon
Dual enrollment lets high schoolers jump start college
High school seniors at South Aiken and district schools take college courses at Aiken Technical College and USC Aiken through concurrent and dual credit programs. Students like Jamie Glass depart early, earning college exposure while completing high school requirements. The program links ATC USC Aiken and the district, with VTEL distance learning and IG P planning. Officials say 80 plus courses are transferable, expanding options for juniors and seniors.
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South Aiken High School
Jamie Glass
Glass
Aiken Technical College
ATC
USC Aiken
Aiken County
South Aiken
Bryan Skipper
Anita Lowe
Skipper
VTEL
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Wagener-Salley
LoPresto
USCA
Aiken High
South Anan
Ees Canals Hie
Randy Duckett
Andrew Hendrix
Randy Stowe
Stowe
South Airica
Allen Grier
Rob Novit
Horace Mann Insurance Company
Ginger
Doug Glass
Horace Mann
Paula Baughman
Kevin Hunt
Governor Aiken Neighborhood Welcomes New Park Dedication
Aiken city officials and Governor Aiken Park residents gathered Sunday for the park dedication. The project includes a basketball court and seating, funded by the City of Aiken and the Governor Aiken Park Neighborhood Association. City leaders praised executives for driving safety and youth focus, with plans for future additions.
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Governor Aiken
Governor Aiken Park
City of
Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Dy Apri Bailey
Elvie McDowell
Governor Aiken Park Neighborhood Association
Suzy Haislup
City of Aiken Recreation Commission
Ann Dicks
Beverly Clyburn
Roger LeDuc
Hooves and Hounds Extravaganza at Equine Rescue in Aiken
The Hooves and Hounds Extravaganza at Equine Rescue of Aiken’s Haven Hills Farm, sponsored by Aiken Family Magazine, featured horses, dogs, pony rides by No Baloney Pony, bake and tack sales, a silent auction and demonstrations. Attendees donated to the Aiken SPCA and Equine Rescue of Aiken. some dogs were adopted.
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Hooves & Hounds
Equine Rescue of
Aiken
Haven Hills Farm
Aiken Family Magazine
Larkin Steele
Aiken Spca
McCormick Anal Shelter
SPCA
Steele
McCormick County Animal Shelter
Randy Stamm
Prime Cut Steak House
Jesse
Stephanie Abbott
Isaac
Jesse Abbott
Sara Lepley
Grace
Hooves
Ben Baugh
Bbaugh
Aikenstandard.com
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