Jobs jump in June adds 268000 new positions nationwide
Washington reports 268000 new jobs in June with the unemployment rate rising to 4.3 percent as labor force growth outpaced hiring. Dow industrials set a record close up 72.82 to 11139.24, weekly gain surpassing 5 percent. Wages rose 3.7 percent to 13.23.
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Manufactur
Labor Department
May
Marilyn Schaja
Donaldson, Lufkin
Jenrette
Fed
Low turnout at Smith Hazel pool despite hot summer heat
The Smith Hazel pool on Kershaw Street sees unusually low attendance this summer despite high temperatures. Lifeguard Caleb Mortimer notes fewer than 60 swimmers daily, far below last year’s early-month counts. Regulars like Rafael Lopez II and Shaquanda Washington keep returning, assisting with chores and enjoying long days of swimming and games.
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Smith Hazel Pool
Kershaw
Aiken
Kershaw Street
Caleb Mortimer
Rafael Lopez
Heather Staniszewski
Smith Hozel
Staniszewski
Rafael
Shaquanda
Armed Robbers Hit The Treasure Chest in North Augusta
An armed robbery occurred between 1 30 and 1 45 am Friday at The Treasure Chest casino 632 East Buena Vista Ave North Augusta. Three black males wearing dark clothes with masks robbed a cash box then fled behind the building to a waiting car. Investigators urge tips to ACSO at 803 642 1761 or 800 922 sayl and Crime Stoppers 803 642 1798 with anonymity and possible cash rewards.
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Augusta
Air County Sheriif
ACSO
Sheriff's Office
Sayl
Aiken County
Construction boom strains labor and supplies in Aiken County
Builders face scarce labor and tight inventories for plywood sheet rock and shingles as a nationwide boom continues. Donnie Bates notes longer build times. Marie Leaphart cites ongoing sheet rock shortages. weather and tornado damage elsewhere fuel demand. Woodside Development cites 77 million Baby Boomers retiring, predicting 8,000 new building jobs in the Carolinas.
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Aiken County
Donnie Bates
Bates and Sons, Inc
Marie Leaphart
Oswald Wholesale Lumber
Leesville
Oklahoma
Mike Manney
Lales
Woodside Development
United States
North
South Carolina
Ginny Southworth
Woodside
Name dispute settles on Kling ballot identity in Aug primary
Aiken Republican Party chair Diane Giddings confirms Kathryn Kling will appear on the August 17 GOP primary ballot under her preferred maiden name despite a challenge from Rebekah E. Sutherland. Kling, wife of Robert Wade, says she has her husband’s full approval and notes a letter to Sutherland asserts the name use is legal. The district 81 seat became vacant after Rep. Rudy Mason died June 1. the term expires in 2000.
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Republican Party
Diane Giddings
House
Kathryn Kling
Robert S
Skipper) Perry
Ms. Kling
Sutherland
Vaca
Rudy Mason
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