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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2004
Page
2
Readers complain about SRS layoffs used to finance award fees, potentially totaling hundreds of millions by FY06, and criticize local politicians and pay scales while urging accountability. They call for further coverage of taxpayer losses and praise EMTs while discussing train speed rights and editors’ space constraints.
State average for regular unleaded was 1.71 per gallon on Thursday, down from 1.85 at Thanksgiving but above 1.47 a year ago. AAA Carolinas notes warm supplies but warns colder weather could raise prices again as travelers expect 2.8 percent more highway traffic and 2.3 million motorists in the Carolinas.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the CSRA adviser Cindy Tesch urges January budgeting to avoid holiday debt. She notes average card debt around 8000 dollars, with clients averaging 16000, and explains paying above minimums, tracking statements, and limiting to one card.
The Aiken Marine Corps League completed its 2004 Toys for Tots drive December 1 to 15 collecting over 5,000 toys and about 2000 in cash donations. Local businesses provided drop-off points and B H Storage donated storage space for toys before delivery to the Augusta Marine Corps Reserve Center. Detachment leader Ed Hammons praised volunteers and noted the program helps needy children have Christmas gifts.
Aiken Public Safety recovered a stolen 1995 Honda Accord, arrested Edward C. Bosompra and Trayon L. McKie on weapons theft and resisting arrest charges, and sought Barry J. Smith with warrants for possession of a stolen vehicle and no driver’s license. Aiken detectives identified a third suspect after a Friday stop on Barnwell Avenue. Police urge tips to 642-7620.
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