Counterfeit ring uncovered in Aiken area warrants issued
Eight Aiken residents face arrest warrants as police and sheriff's office investigate a counterfeit check ring tied to SKF USA Inc. payroll cheques. Authorities say forged computer generated payroll checks totaling an estimated $20,000 to $30,000 were used, stemming from SKF's Graniteville operation.
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Aiken
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Aiken County
SKF USA Inc
SKF
Graniteville
SCARE expands to Aiken County to curb equine abuse
South Carolina group SCARE now has a chapter in Aiken County to educate owners and coordinate with Animal Control and the Sheriff's Department. Since founding a few months ago, SCARE has held seminars and intervened in abuse cases while fostering rescued horses including six horses rescued on July 9. Two mustangs Spook and Buster remain in temporary care, while a 17 hand draft named Ron Mike is in foster care with Debie and Glenn.
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South Carolina
Aiken County
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SCARE
Aiken County Animal Control
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Animal Control
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SCARE Mission Statement Sets Equine Welfare Goals
SCARE commits to public awareness and education on equine welfare in South Carolina. It aims to collaborate with county Humane Society Chapters Animal Control and Law Enforcement to protect equines, assist investigations of abuse and neglect, and provide foster homes and rehabilitation for equines in need.
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County Humane Society
South Carolina
Supply Drive Aids Rescue Effort At Schorse Rescue
Community appeal lists needed items for rescues including B waterproof breathable blankets hay buckets lead ropes halters and feed. Donations directed to Schorse Rescue through the official site.
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Schorserescue.com
Mobile Homes Become Real Property Under New Law
Gov. Mark Sanford signs a law allowing mobile home owners to convert homes from personal to real property and secure mortgages. The measure applies only to buyers who also purchase land. rented sites are ineligible. Homes must be 8 by 40 feet in travel mode or 320 square feet when set.
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Greenville
Mark Sanford
Aiken implements CeaseFire gun violence program
In a year, about six criminals in Aiken have been federally prosecuted under Operation CeaseFire a partnership formed in March 2002 by the city US Attorney Office and ATF. The program targets gun crimes with federal charges and longer sentences with no parole overseen by the Public Safety Department.
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Aiken
US Attorney’s Office
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
North Augusta
Aiken County
Sheriff’s Office
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Pete Frommer
U.S. Attorney's Office
Frommer
Shoppers flock to tax holiday back to school sales
Three year old Angel Keenan and families in Aiken County head to stores as the state sales tax holiday begins. Shoppers buy school supplies clothes and computer items while retailers report strong early sales and anticipate higher crowds Friday and into the weekend.
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South Aikien Baptist Christian School
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Keenan
Aiken County
Mercantile Establishment
Jason Smith
Target
Elaine Walker
Kendra
Keendra Minter
Walker
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