New Duke building gets the OK

On the grounds of the World of Energy, Duke will expand its training facility for nuclear plant operators.  The expansion was made possible last night by a 3 to 1 vote of the Oconee Board of Zoning Appeals.   An exception was required for the project which will sit within a special protective district within a certain distance of LakeKeowee.  Board member Berry Nichols voted no, while Sam Lee disqualified himself because of personnel connections he enjoys with Duke Energy workers.