Smith warns of poll taker scam linked to cigarette tax
Rep Roland Smith condemns a bogus poll scam in his name alleging a statewide effort to gauge cigarette tax support. He notes two men claim to conduct a poll, warns citizens, and says he would publicize any such activity if real. The issue ties to tax hikes, health funding, and tobacco industry politics across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Smith
Warrenville
Smith
South Carolina
Tommy Payne
R.J. Reynolds ‘Tobacco Company
Alaska
North Dakota
North Carolina
Multiple Property Break-ins and Damages Reported in Local Areas
A series of incidents on Jefferson Davis Highway and Langley Pond includes a rear door theft and $216 in damages to a car, a $500 window break at a concession stand, and five dryers pried open at an Eagle Steel laundromat with an unspecified theft. Police note other entries reference building permits and misplaced or damaged items in Grantville and Alton areas.
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Jefferson Davis Highway
Clearwater
Langley Pond
Eagle Steel
Old Aiken theater to be renovated into mixed use
The Laurens Street theater once Carmike Cinema, closed in 2001, sold after 18 months of negotiation to T&Z Associates of Aiken. Plans call for demolition of the building and construction of a mixed use complex with commercial shops, two level townhouses above, garages and amenities. The Aiken Corporation housing committee supported converting the structure to mixed residential and commercial use.
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Laurens Street
T&z Associates
Aiken
Rebecca Wall
Meybohm ‘Commercial Property
TRZ Associates
Carmike Cinema
Carmike Theater
Martin Theaters
The
Aiken Corporation
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Nancy Cheney
American Cancer Society
Washington Times
Jackson
Beech Island
Jackson Town Hall
Main St
Bill Kwiatkowski
Biorter
Aiken County
Sheriff's Office
Alton
Pickens Avenue NW
Renove Sonr
Debra M. Waters
Caraigan Drive
Shore Drive
Miscella Excelsior
Emerald Ridge
Dweling
R&b
East Avenue
Adelth LE. Taylor Sr
Butler Road
Jerry D. Goldman
Spring Valley
Charles M. Day
Pathinder Dwelings
WFR
Roger C. Cooke
Bergen Road
Pathfinder Lane
James W. Merritt
Laurel Lake Drive
Miscelareous
Horne
Winchester Lane
Thomas D. Holley
Armacist
Sec Pharmacy
University
By Bill Bengtso
Sta
Aiken Theater
Allstate
Calphalon
Ufacturer
Dillard's
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