Family battles debt after death in harsh collection drive
After her brother Kevin Hughes died, his family faced relentless calls from a Maryland debt buyer and a collection agency. They paid about 2000 dollars to access his apartment and cat, and Best eventually paid part of the debt to quiet the creditor. An attorney notes no obligation to pay and the sheriff says this is civil, not criminal.
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Best
Columbia
Kevin Hughes
Morris Rudnick
Sheriff's Depart
Ment
Troy Elwell
Aiken County
Rabies clinic and charity event scheduled for April 18
Equine Connection hosts a dog and cat rabies clinic April 18 from 10 am to 1 pm with spay neuter vouchers and income proof required. Blue Jeans Black Ties fundraiser features barbecue and catfish fry at 6:30 pm during the Aiken Spring Classic Horse Show at Highfields Event Center, admission $5, call Kathy Huff at 644-9165 for details.
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Child Advocacy Center
Aiken County
Aiken
Highfields
Kathy Huff
City tree pruning rules stressed by official
Paradise says crape myrtles are regulated as trees and pruning changes can affect growth. City zoning enforces landscaping rules on commercial and multifamily sites and requires plans approved for life of the business to be followed. Officials check businesses to ensure standards are met.
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Rapp
Whiskey Road
BIA
Paradise
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