Ellenton Heritage Trail Opens for Tours
The location of Ellenton, South Carolina, the first community relocated by the US government for a nuclear production facility, opens for public tours.
Savannah River Site named a historic landmark
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Savannah River Site
The Savannah River Site is a nuclear reservation in the United States in the state of South Carolina, located on land in Aiken, Allendale and Barnwell Counties adjacent to the Savannah River, 25 miles northeast of Augusta, Georgia. The site was built during the 1950s to refine nuclear materials for deployment in nuclear weapons. It covers 310 square miles and employs more than 10,000 people. The site is protected by G4S Secure Solutions.
It is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. The management and operating contract is held by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC, and the Liquid Waste Operations contract is held by Savannah River Remediation, which is a team of companies led by URS Corp. A major focus is cleanup activities related to work done in the past for American nuclear buildup. Currently none of the reactors on-site are operating, although two of the reactor buildings are being used to consolidate and store nuclear materials. SRS is also home to the Savannah River National Laboratory and the USA's only operating radiochemical separations facility. Its tritium facilities are also the United States' only source of tritium, an essential component in nuclear weapons. The USA's only mixed oxide fuel manufacturing plant is being constructed at SRS overseen by the National Nuclear Security Administration. When operational, the MOX facility will convert legacy weapons-grade plutonium into fuel suitable for commercial power reactors.
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Radioactive Contaminated Turtles 1991 Savannah River DOE Site
At the Savannah River Department of Energy site near Aiken, South Carolina, USA, a 300-square-mile complex of streams, ponds, nuclear reactors, reprocessing units and barbed wire in the pine woods on the South Carolina-Georgia border, everything from the deer and ducks to the collard greens shows traces of radiation. Swimming through the ponds into which the Energy Department has dumped billions of gallons of contaminated water are turtles, which absorb radioactive tritium, strontium and cesium in their shells and flesh. The radioactivity will outlive the turtle by decades. William H. Lawless, once a senior project engineer in radioactive waste management at the Department of Energy, wrote in The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in 1985 that pond-slider turtles with radioactive strontium levels up to 1,000 times the natural background had been found more than half a mile from the plant border, at a commercial hog farm. To control the problem, fences have been erected to keep turtles from wandering through the most polluted areas and then off the site. In 1950 the Atomic Energy Commission designated the location for the atomic weapons complex which was then called the Savannah River Plant. Within five years, the basic facilities were in operation and plutonium metal and tritium gas were being produced and delivered for atomic weapons. The principal construction and operations contractor was E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company which continued as such until Westinghouse took the reins in 1989. Until the end of the Cold War in 1991, nuclear materials for tens of thousands of atomic weapons were manufactured at the Savannah River Plant. This is clipped from the April, 1992 Alternative Views #466: NO NUKES IS GOOD NUKES (1992). The show featured the outstanding 1991 documentary, Building Bombs, along with an interview with its co-director-producer. Building Bombs is a 1991 documentary film produced and directed by Mark Mori and Susan J. Robinson. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. It dealt with environmental contamination and worker safety issues at the Savannah River Site nuclear materials processing center. The entire film Building Bombs is currently available as a DVD at Amazon.com. Alternative Views was a public affairs program that produced 563 one-hour TV shows between 1978, and 1998. It's goal was to provide information and perspectives that either were not shown on the regular media or were greatly distorted by them. The show also provided a platform for other people to present their views and to play their documentaries that the Establishment media would not present. This program is available at the Internet Archive.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aiken Video : Aiken, South Carolina, United States
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aiken Video : Aiken, South Carolina, United States
Welcome to the brand new Holiday Inn Express and Suites Aiken, South Carolina Hotel. Our hotel is located 10 minutes from the Savannah River Site, Bridgestone, and Savannah River National Laboratory, APY, GSK, and other major businesses. Located in close proximity to several restaurants and the shops and theatres. Drive three miles from our Aiken, SC hotel to the historic downtown area or 30 minutes to the Augusta Airport. We are conveniently located to all of the equestrian events in Aiken, or attend soccer, or baseball games at nearby Citizens Park Sports Field. Tee off at one of several championship golf courses in Aiken or drive 30 minutes to watch the professionals at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the world-renowned Masters Golf Tournament. Take a campus tour of the University of South Carolina Aiken or stroll through Hopeland Gardens, buying fresh produce from the historic farmers market or cooling off with the children at the Aiken Sprayground. Close to Downtown Aiken, our hotel offers a convenient location to many shops and restaurants. This Aiken hotel shows you true southern hospitality by offering amenities such as a 24 hour convenience store, large modern Fitness Center, and an outdoor pool. You'll enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast bar and a 100% non smoking hotel room when you stay at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Aiken. If you're planning a trip to Aiken, South Carolina, book now for a very enjoyable experience.
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Hotel adress: 2897 Whiskey Road, Aiken, United States
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Department of Energy intends to extend Savannah River Remediation Liquid Waste Mission Contract
South Carolina's biggest environmental hazard - the Liquid Waste Mission at Savannah River Site - will remain under Savannah River Remediation's (SRR) control for at least another 10 months.
Abandoned Properties
On Thursday, May 31, 2012, Thomson Wrecking Operator Joel Redman works at a site in Augusta, Georgia.
Francis Marion Hotel Video : Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Francis Marion Hotel Video : Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston on Marion Square, the Francis Marion Hotel has offered gracious service and elegant accommodations since 1924. Meticulously restored, the Francis Marion combines 1920's style and grace with modern comfort and conveniences for todays sophisticated traveler all within steps of some of the cities best boutiques, historic landmarks and great eateries. Amenities include doorman and bell service, concierge, valet parking, room service, complimentary wireless Internet services, business center, newsstand, gift shop, Starbucks and a well-equipped fitness center.
Guests can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar, a Charleston restaurant, known for its artfully prepared dishes using local farm fresh ingredients. Or simply relax with cocktails and jazz piano music in The Swamp Fox Bar.
The hotel also offers complete spa services at the on-site Spa Adagio. Enjoy a wonderful night's sleep with our heavenly, pillow-top mattress and luxurious bedding with triple sheeting.
As the only high-rise hotel in the historic district, the hotel offers spectacular views of Charleston's church steeples, antebellum mansions and famous harbor.
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Hotel adress: 387 King Street, Charleston, United States
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SRNS Site Services
SRNS Site Services is helping Shape the Future at SRS, supporting the critical needs of enduring, and new DOE missions, while making the site a more compelling place to work.
Aiken’s 1953 Gas Explosion
By the beginning of the 1950s, Aiken, South Carolina, was well on its way to becoming a progressive and modern small town. For more than a century, it had been a destination for northern sports enthusiasts who enjoyed the mild winters for golf and equestrian sports. Then, almost overnight, it became the nearest town to the largest construction project ever undertaken in the United States, The Savannah River Plant. The influx of tens of thousands of people in 1952 caused the downtown to expand to keep pace with the sudden increase in population.
The early hours of January 27, 1953, started out like every other weekday morning in Aiken. People were going about their morning business as usual around eight o’clock. Cars were heading down the roads toward their typical morning destinations. Parents were dropping their children off at schools and heading to their work places. Then, the unthinkable happened.
At approximately 8:30 AM, an explosion caused by a natural gas leak ripped through the basement of Jones Electric Company. Located between Hayne and Richland Avenues on Laurens Street, the building burst into flames almost immediately. Soon thereafter, the intense fire overtook four more buildings: McCreary Dry Goods, Liles Drugs, the Diana Shop and Platt Drugstore. All of them were burning out of control within moments of the explosion. People who lived in Aiken at that time have likened the blast to “a bomb” hitting the town. The shaking of the ground was reportedly felt miles away from downtown.
Aiken firefighters and medical crews rushed to the horrific scene in downtown Aiken, but more assistance was needed. So, the fire trucks and personnel from the Savannah River Plant drove the 20 miles to help their newly adopted hometown cope with the disaster. As the fire was being fought, several local men began to hear the cries of victims who were caught in the rubble. Earl Young and Ray Hydrick pulled four people who were trapped in the debris to safety. Sadly, ten other people were not as fortunate.
It took hours for the fire to finally be extinguished and when it was, almost one entire block of Laurens Street was destroyed. It took several years for new construction to be finished to replace the buildings that were lost that day.
Recently, an historical marker was erected on Laurens Street in Aiken. It was placed very close to the site where the gas leak that started the fire occurred. The marker gives general details of the explosion, but more importantly, it lists the names of those who lost their lives that day.
It reads: On this spot on Jan. 27, 1953, an explosion caused by a natural gas leak destroyed the Jones Electric Co. building and damaged Holley Hardware, Platt's Drug Store, R.W. McCreary's, The Diana Shop and Liles Drug Company. The explosion and ensuing fire left a gaping hole in the face of downtown Aiken. Ten citizens of Aiken were killed in the accident and are here remembered. They are Leila May Weeks, David O. Rutland, Emilie C. McCarter, John C. Watson, Charles Nelson Long, Mrs. R.B. Dunkin, John Henry (Jack) Neibling, James Bubba Moseley, Jack Holley and Ruth Madrey.
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Corporate Housing in Aiken SC at The Colony at South Park
Corporate Housing in Aiken SC at The Colony at South Park by Select Corporate Housing offers the ideal Aiken SC temporary housing solution. Our all-inclusive corporate apartments in Aiken SC are fully-furnished and include all utilities, cable, wireless internet, premium furniture, housewares & appliances. Rent short term while you're looking for a new home in Aiken SC - ideal for those relocating to Aiken SC. Our Turnkey corporate housing at the Colony at South Park offers a great housing solution for those relocating to Aiken to work a short term project at SRS, Bridgestone or any of Aiken's employers. The Colony at South Park apartments are on the south side of Aiken in the historic district off of Whiskey Rd near the Aiken mall.
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Rep. Jeff Duncan Talks SRS, Nuclear Waste, & Yucca Mountain
Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC-03) discussed the Savannah River Site, nuclear waste, and the need for Yucca Mountain in the Energy and Commerce Committee to examine the Department of Energy’s cleanup costs.
Uncovering the old Charleston City Wall
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. The old city wall built in the 1690's is finally being unearthed in 2015 in downtown Charleston.
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DOE Secretary Moniz at Aiken Tech (June 15, 2015)
On June 15, 2015, Department of Energy Secretary, Dr. Ernest Moniz, met with local business leaders and concerned citizens at Aiken Technical College, in Graniteville, SC to discuss current and future objectives at the nearby Savannah River Site.
A neighborhood in North Augusta, home to the Irish travelers.
A neighborhood in North Augusta, home to the Irish travelers.
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Welcome to The Central Savannah River Area, encompassing the cities of Aiken, North Augusta,Evans, Thomson, McCormick, Appling, Belvedere, Harlem, and Hephzibah. Home to The Masters Tournament held annually at the Augusta National Golf Course, Fort Gordon (home to the new Cyber Command), and the emerging medical district with University Hospital and Augusta University Health. A travel and tour destination that is quickly emerging to become a nation cyber hub. There is so much to do here from outdoor activities along the Savannah river at the Riverwalk, Augusta Canal and the Greeneway, festivals and nightlife at Augusta Commons and Downtown, and of course Golf at many courses throughout the region.
A military friendly area, with many local shops and restaurants that offer specials and discounts to veterans and family members who PCS to the area. Off post housing is available at reasonable rent, but real estate is booming!
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The Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) is a trading and marketing region in the U.S. states of Georgia and South Carolina, spanning thirteen counties in Georgia and five in South Carolina.[1][1] The term was coined in 1950 by C.C. McCollum, the winner of a $250 contest held by The Augusta Chronicle to generate the best name for the area.[1] Today the initialism is so commonly used that the full name is not known to all residents.[1] The region is located on and named after the Savannah River, which forms the border between the two states. The largest cities within the CSRA are Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina. (exerpt from
Quality Inn & Suites Aiken - Aiken Hotels, South Carolina
Quality Inn & Suites Aiken 2 Stars Hotel in Aiken, South Carolina Within US Travel Directory The Quality Inn and Suites hotel is located just minutes from the Augusta Regional Airport. This Aiken, SC hotel is close to many area attractions and points of interest like the University of South Carolina Aiken, Augusta, Hitchcock Woods and Aiken Technical College. Aiken Regional Medical Center is within walking distance.Visitors will enjoy the Aiken Triple Crown Race, just two miles from the hotel. The Savannah River site, the Masters Golf Tournament and downtown Aiken are nearby.Several shopping centers and a variety of restaurants are located in the surrounding area. Be sure to visit the Safari Lounge, located on the property.Hotel amenities and features include free deluxe continental breakfast, free weekday newspaper, free coffee, seasonal outdoor pool, indoor hot tub and sauna, access to fax services and three banquet and meeting rooms.In addition to standard amenities, all spacious guest rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, VCRs, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers and cable television. Some rooms also feature whirlpool bathtubs. Non-smoking rooms are also available.Coin-operated laundry facilities are located on the property for guest convenience. This is a pet-friendly hotel.
Quality Inn & Suites Aiken - Aiken Hotels, South Carolina
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