Local cops face possible call ups as troops deploy
Aiken Public Safety notes six reservists in the department may be activated for Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Turno says service to the public will continue. An officer due to ship Jan 16 is a Naval reservist. Sgt. Jake Mahoney serves in the South Carolina National Guard as a medical platoon sergeant with the 122nd Engineer Battalion. No immediate alert of SC Guard mobilization reported.
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Snow scare fades as CSRA dodges accumulation
Aiken County avoids measurable snow while North Carolina sees dusting. Tony Johnson of Public Works notes cold again, with the region expecting mostly sunny, chilly days ahead. The last notable snow in the area was Jan 8 2002.
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Local Families Host African Choir Guests
George and Debbie Grinton welcome three Ugandan youths Daniel Kajubi Samuel and Herbert into their home. The Grintons compare hosting to a scout patrol as the African Children’s Choir tours locally. They will perform at First Presbyterian Church tonight at 7 pm and Crown Christian Center Sunday at 8:30 am and 11 am.
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Government urges e filing for free online tax prep program
The IRS launches Free Filing a government partnership with 17 tax software firms to let about 78 million filers qualify for free online tax returns through April 15. Eligibility hinges on age income state residency and military or EIC status. The program aims to reach 80 percent e filing by 2007 citing faster processing lower costs and stronger security.
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Sanford names staffing team for new administration
Gov Mark Sanford organized his office and named his legislative liaison team for his first day. Chip Campion Palms Surfing buddy will be chief policy adviser earning 95000 dollars annually. Rep Mike Easterday resigns his 1986 House seat to become legislative director earning 75000 dollars.
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