Lawsuit cites breach of state lending laws in Aiken
Aiken attorney Stanley Jackson files a class action for client Virginia Kirby First against Family Financial Services alleging the firm violated state lending laws by denying her chosen attorney at loan closing on a $40,000 loan. The complaint also claims double billing for legal services in title search and closing arrangements.
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Aiken County
Family Financial Services
Kirby
Jackson
Widow Seeks Damages Over Inadequate Insurance Coverage
Florence widow Terinad Kirbys husband died leaving a $9,000 debt as she battles a suit alleging total property coverage failed to settle the loan. The 15 year loan started near $40,000 and ballooned to about $110,397 with interest and charges. Kirby seeks statutory double damages on interest and fees plus right to pay remaining principal without extra interest. First Family has 30 days to respond.
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Florence
First Family
Advanced laser spectrometer aids contaminant fate studies
SREL researchers advance environmental cleanup work with a new laser spectrometer. Fully operational after purchase last year, it identifies chemical forms of contaminants at a microscopic level, including organic compounds, heavy metals, and radionuclides, aiding remediation strategies and assessments of remobilization potential.
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Ecology Lab
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Paul Bertsch
Bertsch
Cleanup plan extends to more spent fuel storage
Energy Department spokesman Bill Taylor says provisions for accepting more spent fuel rods are part of the environmental management mission though many require legislative approval. South Carolina questions legality of shipments, SRS intended as temporary storage before Yucca Mountain repository could take decades to complete.
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Energy
Taylor
Energy Department
I think about Bob Twaddle in Aiken court case
A columnist recalls Bob Twaddle and notes a probation officer’s Sunday night anxiety, suggesting work pressures and system failures may have contributed to Twaddle’s death. The writer urges a state survey of probation offices and questions to explore working conditions, communication, and accountability.
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Aiken
Bob
State Probation Office
Bob Twaddle
Eddie Gunn
Holiday in New York trip offered by USC Aiken
USC Aiken Continuing Education sponsors a December trip to New York from December 12 to 15 for up to 80 participants at 660 dollars per person based on double occupancy. A 250 dollar deposit is due September 27, with balance October 25 and a 250 dollar cancellation fee if canceled before October 25. The package includes round trip airfare from Columbia three nights at Days Hotel and several shows. Information at 648-6851.
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Columbia
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Office of Continuing Education
Crohn's and Colitis Support Group Meets Monthly
The Crohn's and Colitis support group holds a monthly meeting on the first Monday at 7 p.m. The group provides support services to patients and families dealing with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. For more information call 593-9423.
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Crohn
Augusta Ski Club Meeting Notices
The Augusta Ski Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Holiday Inn West on Washington Road Augusta. Meetings begin at 7 30 p.m. Call for details.
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Augusta Ski Club
Holiday Inn West
Washington Road
Augusta
Suspect charged with murder after Columbia nightclub shooting
Nehemiah Greene was arrested and charged with murder in the death of tennis pro John Newcomb after an attack outside Pavlov's in Five Points. Newcomb, director at The Windermere Club, died after being taken off life support. motive under investigation, possible robbery.
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Tracy Hanlon
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Beaufort County
John Newcomb
Pavlov
Newcomb
Windermere
Longcreek Plantation
Steve Conley
Ultralight Crash Shakes Rock Hill Vet
Rock Hill veterinarian Ken Brown 42 crashed an ultralight after takeoff problems, flew about 200 yards, and skidded in tall grass. He was treated at Piedmont Medical Center for a probable broken ankle and released. observer Charles Smith noted the field near his home as a popular ultralight takeoff spot. Authorities say FAA does not require or regulate ultralight aircraft.
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Ken Brown
Piedmont Medical Center
Newport Veterinary Hospital
Brown
Charles Smith
York
Smith
Robert White
White
Federal Aviation Administration
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