Aiken resident thanks GVW fire dept article and weighs council takeover
A resident thanks the Aiken Standard for the GVW fire department article and suggests the County Council consider absorbing the GVW fire department. He notes his NYC background with mounted police and wonders why Aiken lacks mounted officers. He also invites further discussion on local history lessons.
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Retail Employment Policies Under Review
The note calls for examination of training practices for retail workers and questions compliance with employment laws stores are required to follow. It stresses the need for scrutiny of policies guiding staff training and legal adherence in retail environments.
Gas price differences spark debate in Aiken area
A reader notes gas near Johnston Newberry and near the North Carolina border is cheaper by 10 12 and 16 cents respectively and questions Aikens stations about price hikes. The letter also mentions highway litter blood donation at Shepherd center and praise for volunteers and a political reference to President Bush.
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Johnston
Newberry
North Carolina
Thanks to Artists of Horseplay Horses
A reader praises the Horseplay horses and thanks the artists who created them, noting how beautiful they look during errands around town.
Bush Florida ruling cited in 2000 election dispute
Reader call invites comment on the Supreme Court and Florida ruling in the 2000 U S presidential contest. The note details Gore versus Bush outcomes and asks readers to submit opinions via hotline or email to the Aiken Standard.
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Top 10 investment fraud schemes to watch in 2004
State Attorney General Henry McMaster names the likely investor scams for the year, noting Internet fraud and unbelievable returns as common traps. FBI agent Oneal warns seniors and new investors alike to guard personal data and avoid too good to be true promises. Local officials urge reporting to law enforcement.
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Kdaily
Aikenstandard
Top 10 scams frauds target seniors and investors
Explains common scam types including Ponzi schemes promissory notes affinity fraud and prime bank internet and mutual fund business practice abuses. Highlights how unlicensed brokers and insurance agents exploit seniors and vulnerable investors with misleading promises and harmful sales tactics.
Retirees honor former Du Pont SRP manager Granaghan
SRP retiree group at Shoney's honors John Granaghan former Savannah River Plant manager from 1979 to 1989 as he plans to move to Fort Worth Texas. Hank Rowland recalls him as the people’s manager who walked the site meeting about 10 000 employees during SRP’s Cold War era. Granaghan and his wife Nancy depart Aiken January 27 to be near two sons Dr John Granaghan Jr and Dr Richard Granaghan.
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Fort Worth
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Richard Granaghan
Health care and job training named top priorities in Aiken County survey
Aiken County residents identify access to health care and job and life skills training as top concerns in USC Aiken poll of 463 households. Safe home environments and student success follow, with emergency aid seen as lower priority. Results shared with area social service leaders ahead of a May 19 public meeting.
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Bob Botsch
Aiken Center
Sandy Custodi
Aiken
Custodi
Laura Shick
USCA
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