Fugitive sought after vehicle pursuit near North Augusta
Investigators from Augusta tracked 28 year old Stephen Floyd Smith on a tip to a mobile home off Blackstone Camp Road. He fled on foot into woods after fleeing in a stolen 1991 Chevrolet S-10. As of Saturday evening he remained at large. WJBF Channel 6 announces an Aiken news bureau at 1607 Whiskey Road to broadcast live daily reports from the city.
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Aiken County
North Augusta
Beech Island
Stephen Floyd Smith
Richmond County
Hoffman
WJBF
Augusta
Whiskey Road
Foster plan for family dog Tristan ends in temporary home
After months of legal battles led by the Woodland residents dog Tristan is placed in a foster home. Charlie Reed er and his wife Eileen relinquished custody but hope for a suitable new home with screening by a local Sheltie Association. Local neighbors report appliance curfews and wary neighbors as the search for new living quarters begins.
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Tristan
Charlie
Eileen
Woodland
Reeders
Woodlands
Private firm grants conservation easement with state and federal support
Chem Nuclear contributes a 264 acre parcel to a conservation easement with the state and federal government joining in. Heritage Trust retains inspection rights to ensure compliance. Dr Whit Gibbons of the University of Georgia notes broad long term benefit for education and research. The site near Craig Pond is used with the S C Waterfowl Association to install wood duck boxes as part of outdoor classroom work.
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Whit Gibbons
Heritage Trust
University of Georgia
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Chem Nuclear
S.C. Waterfowl Association
Craig Pond
Carolina
Income Credits Open To Childless Taxpayers Under New IRS Rule
The IRS expands the Earned Income Tax Credit to those without children with credits from $306 to $2,528. Eligibility includes age 25 to 64, no one else’s dependence, and income limits varying by number of children. The Advance EITC lets some refunds be received early via Form W-5 with employers, with final filing still required.
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IRS
Can Uncle Sam Count CPI Debate Bakes Deficit Cuts
Greenspan testified Congress that trimming the Consumer Price Index could save about 150 billion dollars over five years. Gingrich urged firing Labor Department economists to force faster, accurate numbers as critics warn CPI overstates inflation. Economists caution on data independence and Fed capacity estimates amid global competition.
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Congress
Greenspan
Gingrich
Labor Department
Georgia Republican
Eugene Sheman
Wall Street
M.A. Schapiro & Co
Federal Reserve
Fed
Tax plans aim to revitalize Aiken district
Frances Thomas described two programs at the Aiken Sertoma Club to spark downtown renewal. The Tax Incentive Plan offers tax breaks for renovating historic and income properties. the Tax Increment Financing Plan funds streetscape and development projects. Public meetings and notices will inform property owners. Roy Henderson named Kiwanis Athlete of the Month. USC Aiken coach Mike Roberts urged attending the USC Aiken versus Augusta College games.
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Frances Thomas
Aiken
Aiken Sertoma Club
Thomas
Mike Anaclerio
Mike Roberts
USC Aiken
Kiwanis
Roy Henderson
Augusta College
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Uncle Sam
Dieter
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Doeter
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InterMedia
Nintermedia
Walton
Walton Rehabilitation Care Center
Walton Rehabilitation Hospital
FoodMax Village
Aiken Standard Classifieds Dept. P.O
Bill Me
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