Norfolk Southern faces public concern over Aiken tree cleanup
In Aiken residents and Mayor Fred Cavanaugh criticize Norfolk Southern for leaving felled ornamental trees in large piles near railroad tracks after a safety removal. City officials urge action while a track supervisor and company PR claim to address the issue, and horticulturist Tom Rapp warns of beetle risk and suggests chipping the debris for mulch.
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Norfolk Southern Corp
Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Norfolk Southern
Columbia
Mabry
Aiken Standard
Robin Chapman
Chapman
Tom Rapp
Rapp
J.C. Lexon
Lexon
Aikenstandard.com
J. C. Lexow Aiken
Center
Norfolk Southern Track
Hammond's Ferry adds staff for riverfront project
The North Augusta Riverfront Company expands its Hammond's Ferry team with Dan Bollman named manager of architecture and design and Rhonda Fry, Bobby Bagwell, and Charlie Walker appointed to key roles. Fry coordinates office duties, Bagwell handles site management, and Walker leads sales. All bring regional ties and prior roles in architecture, banking, construction, and real estate.
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Dan Bollman
Cheatham, Fletcher, Scott Architects
Hammond’s Ferry
Southeast Michigan
Bollman
University of Michigan
Reynolds Plantation
Greensboro
Carl O. Hueter
AIA and Hobbs and
Black Associates, Inc
Kalamazoo
Rhonda Fry
Bobby Bagwell
Charlie Walker
North Augusta
Fry
SouthTrust Bank
Augusta
SouthTrust
Medical College of Georgia
Plant Vogtle
Screven County
Bagwell
North Augusta Riverfront
Columbia County
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University Builders’ Guild
Capers and Associates
JBC Development
Walker
University of Georgia
Osbon Medical Systems
Modern Business Systems
South Carolina
Exchange Club of
Gas prices hit new records as states see rising costs
Ida Mae McCorkle in Jackson cautions on filling up as prices top 2.20 across stations. Northside posts 2.23 to 2.33 per gallon, Southside 2.25 to 2.39. AAA Carolinas cites 2.25 statewide. crude above 66 dollars, Middle East uncertainty fuels costs.
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Ida Mae McCorkle
Jackson
McCorkle
Aiken
Sunoco
York Street
Greg’s Gas
Richland Avenue
East Pine Log Road
Phillips 66
Whiskey Road
Sarah Davis
AAA
Carolinas
Davis
Middle East
South Carolina
Hawaii
Washington
North Carolina
Georgia
John Moore
Jmoore
Aikenstandard
Decision on former officer termination due for jury verdict
Aiken Department of Public Safety veteran David Willis sues the city claiming unlawful termination after being fired four and a half years ago. The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a circuit court reversal of a favorable city ruling, sending the matter to a jury likely by year end. Willis seeks back pay and damages tied to procedural violations in termination.
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Aiken
David Willis
Willis
Pete Frommer
Frommer
Adps Public Information
David Turno
Wagoner Man Identified in Mobile Home Death
A Wagoner man identified as Harvey A. Sutherland 47 was found dead in his mobile home Thursday morning. An autopsy was performed and toxicology results are pending. No cause of death released. coroner Tim Carlton said there were no suspicious injuries.
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Wagoner
Harvey A. Sutherland
Wagontong Road
Sutherland
Aiken County
Tim Carlton
Beauty Pageant Seeks Participants This Labor Day Weekend
Labor Days Sandals and Sand invites entrants for a pageant set Saturday September 10 at 3 p.m. in the American Legion Hut Warrenville. Contact Jessica at 593 0341 for details.
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American Legion Hut
Warrenville
Jessica
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