Lower Richland Speaks Out: Why You Need to Attend the Westinghouse Meeting on January 16

Lower Richland Residents, Your Voice Matters!

The time has come for our community to stand together and demand answers. Westinghouse is planning an expansion of its nuclear facility, and while they’re hosting a meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025, this isn’t just another corporate update—it’s an opportunity for you to protect your health, your property, and your future.

This meeting will be held at the Lower Richland Adult Activity Center, located at 8620 Garners Ferry Rd, Hopkins, SC, from 6 PM to 8 PM. This is your chance to ask the tough questions about how this expansion will affect your family and your home.

What’s at Stake?

Westinghouse has operated its nuclear facility in our backyard for years. Now, with this proposed expansion, several major concerns have come to light:

1. Environmental Risks
   The expansion could further jeopardize our air, water, and soil, which are already at risk due to current operations.
2. Health Concerns
   Exposure to radiation and toxic materials may increase, potentially causing long-term harm to community members.
3. Property Impacts
   Changes to land use and zoning could lower property values, impacting our community’s economic stability.
4. Traffic and Infrastructure Strain
   An expanded facility means more trucks, more noise, and greater wear and tear on our local roads.

Why You Should Attend

This meeting is more than just a corporate presentation. It’s a chance to make your concerns heard directly to the decision-makers at Westinghouse. They have the zoning rights—but you have the right to hold them accountable for protecting our community.

What to Expect:

• Transparency: Learn about the risks and impacts of the expansion.
• Accountability: Demand clear answers to your questions.
• Unity: Show Westinghouse that Lower Richland residents are united in their commitment to safeguarding their community.

How You Can Prepare

1. Spread the Word
   Tell your neighbors, family, and friends. Share this information on social media and in your community groups.
2. Ask the Right Questions
   • What safeguards will be in place to protect our environment?
   • How will this expansion affect our health?
   • What is the long-term plan for waste management?
3. Show Up and Speak Out
   Your presence alone sends a powerful message. Let’s fill that room and show Westinghouse that we care about our future.

The Future of Lower Richland is in Your Hands

Westinghouse’s expansion plans don’t just affect a few people—they affect all of us. From the health of our children to the safety of our environment, this is a fight we cannot ignore. Together, we can ensure our community’s voice is heard loud and clear.

Join us on January 16, 2025, at 6 PM. Let’s stand united for Lower Richland.