FBI warns of Grandparent Scam targeting seniors in Aiken
The FBI urges residents to beware a Grandparent Scam that pretends a relative is in trouble and needs money. The scheme has reached Aiken with emails and calls claiming a family member abroad, often Mexico, and seeks overseas wiring. Local police note high difficulty in solving such crimes.
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Mexico
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Aiken Standard
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David Turno
Five finalists named for Aiken 2012 Teacher of the Year
The Aiken County School District has named Amanda Berg Jen nifer Coffey Michelle Dove Lisa Raiford and Linda Strojan as finalists for the District Teacher of the Year. The winner will be announced at an April 30 banquet at 7 p.m. at the USC Aiken Convocation Center open to the public with $25 tickets.
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At Usc Aiken Convocation Center
Amanda Berg
Mossy Creek
Jennifer Coffey
Aiken
Michelle Dove
Paul Knox
Lisa Raiford
Center For Innovative Learning
Pinecrest
Linda Strojan
Tomiko Smalls
Natalie Fox
Public Education Partners
PEP
Publicedpartners.org
Acps.schoolfusion.us
Former SRS workers may qualify for new compensation benefits
The Department of Labor outlines updated rules for Savannah River Site employees who worked 1953 to 1972 for at least 250 days and were diagnosed with one of 22 cancer types. A public town hall at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center educates on presumption of causation under EEOICP and SEE changes.
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Energy Employees
Department of Labor
Augusta Marriott Convention Center
DOL
Michael Wald
Honor Flight SC Visits Washington with WWII Veterans
Managing Editor Michael Gibbons toured Washington with more than 100 South Carolina WWII veterans on the Honor Flight of South Carolina. Watch video and view photos at aikenstandard.com. Coming Sunday, Honor Flight of South Carolina special section in print edition.
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Washington, D.C
Michael Gibbons
Aikenstandard.com
Honor Flight of
Area Deaths: Corene Walker Jenkins Aiken Donald E Shagg Chavous Aiken
Death notices list Corene Walker Jenkins of Aiken Donald E Shagg Chavous of Aiken and Margaret Calvert Shealy of Columbia. Funeral details appear in the Deaths and Funerals section.
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Corene Walker Jenkins
Aiken
Donald E. “Shagg” Chavous
Margaret Calvert Shealy
Columbia
Aiken Hall of Fame Named Best Equestrian Attraction
The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum was named South Carolina’s Best Equestrian Attraction for 2012 by The Official Best Of. The recognition followed extensive research across states and attractions. Lisa Hall of the museum commented on the milestone for Aiken.
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South Carolina
Aiken
Amy Banton
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
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