Fatal motorcycle crash in Jackson prompts DUI probe
Authorities investigate a fatal Foreman Road crash in which 43 year old Raymond Puente of Broome Lane died after being struck head on by a westbound Saturn. Detectives consider alcohol as a possible factor. Puente had just bought a 2000 Kawasaki hours before the collision.
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Jackson
Raymond P. Puente
Broome Lane
Foreman
Aiken County
Tim Carlton
Puente
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Lance Cpl
Taxing Time for Homeowners and Tax Breaks
Washington outlines how homeowners and families can maximize tax benefits through mortgage interest deductions real estate taxes state income taxes charitable donations and medical deductions. Experts note credits can surpass deductions but eligibility varies by taxpayer situation.
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Washington
Jackie Perlman
H&r Block
Bob Scharin
RLA
Practical
Unclaimed Graniteville dog seeks adoptive home
A white and brown lab mix rescued after the Graniteville train derailment remains unclaimed at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. The 2 to 3 year old female dog, found Jan. 12 near Graniteville, is in good health and up for adoption after heartworm testing, spay surgery, and initial vaccinations. Shelter staff call her the emergency dog while seeking a home. A $50 adoption fee covers costs. contact Animal Services at 642 1537 or visit 411 Wire Road.
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Phil Wats
Graniteville
Aiken County Animal Shelter
Wire Road
Aiken
County Animal Services
Sandy Larsen
Larsen
Graniteville Cail Animal Services
House panel approves 5.8 billion budget for schools and police
Columbia reports the House budget committee advanced a 5.8 billion spending plan that raises per pupil funding to 2290 the first time in over four years to meet a state formula. The increase costs 315 million and is welcomed by Aiken Superintendent Linda Eldridge as the district readies for budget talks.
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Columbia
House
Roland Smith
Warrenville
Ways and Means
Aiken
Linda
Fusion holds key to new energy economy says General Atomics VP
Mike Campbell, vice president at General Atomics, argues fusion power will drive the future US energy system. He warns of a war for resources, notes peak oil within 10 to 30 years, and calls for quadrupling nuclear capacity with three to five reactors annually. He also promotes hydrogen as a growing but not yet scalable fuel.
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Mike Campbell
General Atomics
United States
Campbell
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
America
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Blackville
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