Mall Credit Card Scam Nets Multiple Arrests
Aiken Public Safety arrested six people and names seven more sought in a credit card fraud and simple larceny ring centered at the Aiken Mall. Shoe Show and Salley Beauty Salon workers alleged to skim card numbers and buy items for themselves. About $1,000 plus $3,500 to $4,500 in goods were taken. 41 warrants issued.
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Aiken
Tracy Brown
Jehnssee Dr
David Savage
Pruitt
Monica
Salle
North Augusta mayor asks DOT to slow Interstate 20 traffic
In a January city council meeting Mayor Lark Jones proposed lowering I-20 speed limits from the Savannah River to US 25 to 55 mph due to accidents and high traffic. The council approved sending a letter to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Also approved was the 2000 Municipal Jury Box of registered voters. Grace United Methodist Church praised safety support for Return to Bethlehem and noted high nativity attendance and car pooling suggestions.
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North Augusta
Lark Jones
S.C. Department of Transportation
Tony Fallon
S.C. Department of ‘Transportation
South Carolina Department of Transportation
Savannah River
Bill Thweatt
Grace United Methodist Church
Council and Public Safety
Grace
Bethlehem
Fire reminds family it's a wonderful life
The Kelly family faced a Christmas Eve house fire on Laurel Drive but found immense local support from neighbors, BNFL Savannah River workers, and friends. Sam Kelly of BNFL Savannah River praises Kalmia Hill neighbors for opening homes and offering aid, saying the town’s generosity turned loss into a reminder they are not alone.
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Jimmy Stewart
Kelly
Sam
Sylvia Kelly
Kellys
Santa Claus
Laurel Drive
BNFL
Savannah River
Griswold
Kalmia Hill
Preventing Credit Card Fraud This Expert Advice
Local detective Wendell Hall says absolute protection is impossible but offers steps to guard card numbers. Use monitoring, strong passwords, and secure payments. Review statements promptly and report suspected fraud to issuers and police. Regularly update security practices to reduce risk.
Man lauded for break in Kneece case
Arkansas Gov. Huckabee presented a certificate of appreciation to Duke of Green Forest for alerting authorities after hearing a radio report about a vehicle tied to the disappearance of Joann Kneece and James Suggs. Duke chased the red Ford Taurus into Berryville, aiding investigators in a double homicide case.
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Mike Huckabee
Duke of
Berryville
Benton County
Pea Ridge
Joann Kneece
James Suggs
South Carolina
NAACP sees progress on flag issue in Columbia
NAACP leaders meet Saturday in Columbia to assess talks with lawmakers, supporters and opponents of the Confederate flag atop the statehouse. James Gallman says there is progress and that additional sanctions may be discussed if no good faith steps are shown by legislators. Potential actions could include boycotts of South Carolina made products, though specifics were not disclosed.
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NAACP
James Gallman
South Carolina
Tatehouse
Gallman
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Gallmn
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