Arch Deluxe under review as McDonald’s weighs menu change
New York AP report says McDonald’s may drop the Arch Deluxe, its adult burger, after a Wall Street Journal note of a meeting with analysts. A test quarter pounder called Big N Tasty in California and Ohio could influence a replacement decision.
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New York
McDonald’s Corp
Wall Street Journal
McDonald's
Jeffrey Omohundro
Wheat
First
Butcher & Singer
Burger King Corp
McDonald’s
California
Ohio
Jack Greenberg
School registration drive aims to finalize enrollees
Dr. Elizabeth Benton urged students who missed Tuesday to visit their assigned school this week to confirm registration and placement for Monday. Local offices listed for registration include Area One 641-2720 Area Two 442-6250 Area Three 593-7200 Area Four 564-1076 and Area Five 652-8250. Subscribe 649-5315.
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Elizabeth Benton
Area One
North Augusta
Horse Creek Valley
Wagener
Ridge Spring
Monetta
Jackson
New Ellenton
Airport projects and city funds debated by committee
Committee member Tomas said mayor Fred Cavanaugh favors directing city funds to four airport projects. He criticized the 20/20 decision after an earlier EDP ruling. Aiken Corporation chair Wade Brodie argued compromise works and cited benefits for a downtown park purchase a spec building and faster airport projects aiding industrial development.
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Fred Cavanaugh
Aiken Corporation
Wade Brodie
Brodie
UPS strike aftermath and potential layoffs loom
Michael Estlick of Electro Mechanical Technologies reports relief for headaches while his Cleveland firm faced half its staff laid off due to part shortages. UPS warns of 5 percent or more permanent volume losses risking over 15 000 jobs as a Teamsters strike cripples operations. UPS chairman James Kelly says the impact will unfold over a year or two. Local 100 leader Vince Lasita disputes layoff threats as scare tactics. Analysts from The Colography Group note UPS could regain most business due to discounts and tech, while drivers like Ron Monroe maintain customer relations during the upheaval.
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Michael Estlick
Electro Mechanical Technologies Inc
Cleveland
UPS
James Kelly
Kelly
Clemson official calls for more responsive higher education
Clemson AP reports Rayburn Barton, new executive director of the South Carolina Higher Education Commission, urges colleges to be more cooperative, responsive, flexible and accountable to businesses, parents and students during Clemson University’s opening convocation. Barton assumed the post in June after an almost year long search, succeeding Fred Sheheen.
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Clemson
State Higher Education Commission
Rayburn Barton
Clemson University
Barton
Commission
Fred Sheheen
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Aiken Standard
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Dougherty Road
Rocker Recli
Azboy
Cyeloss
Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool
Aken
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Cal
Anne Smiley
Kathy Sauther
Aiken County
Augusta
Atistie
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Washington Rd
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