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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1997

Page

11

Palfed to Open Fourth Charleston Banking Center

PALFED Inc. announced plans to open a fourth banking center in Charleston through Palmetto Federal Savings Bank of South Carolina. The Wal Mart Center on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston will host the branch if federal regulatory approval is granted. John Troutman cited excellent account growth as enabling expanded seacoast operations.

Palfed Charleston Center Palfed Inc Palmetto Federal Savings Bank of South Carolina Charleston Palmetto Federal Wal-Mart Rivers Avenue North Charleston John Troutman Seacoast

Police blotter highlights July burglary and theft cases

Police blotter entries report multiple July crimes: on Oxford Place a burglary July 2 with microwave VCR wallet backpack and $22 stolen. Palm Drive July 2 car break in with cellular phone watch and $20 cash. Cherry Drive July 3 car break in with a compact disc player and five discs. Old Augusta Highway July 2 burglary with items valued at $645 stolen after front window pried. Northgate Circle July 5 burglary with medicine a book of checks and $250 cash plus $50 damage to front door. Atomic Road July 3 damage and access via cut lines and siding with total damage $2,800 and radios valued at $700 stolen. Teal Court July 4 theft of four Velox skylights and tools valued at $1,750. Updated 7/9/97.

Oxford Place Palm Drive Cherry Drive Old Augusta Highway Northgate Circle Atomic Road North Augusta Teal Court

Stocks Closing as of July 8 1997

Information provided by Edward Jones financial advisor Greg Paschal highlights stock market activity on July 8 1997. The report notes daily closes, notable movers, and brief commentary on market sentiment. It emphasizes how investors responded to corporate earnings and economic indicators during the session.

Greg Paschal Edward Jones

Darth Vader of bugs on TEA GARDEN GIFTS wall

A large beetle with a heavy horned head and black armor is mounted on the wall at TEA GARDEN GIFTS. The display is described as striking and intimidating yet fascinating.

Love triangle lawsuit against Westinghouse dismissed

The case involving Westinghouse SRC, Lee Miller, Jon Samuels, and Debra L. Stephen ended with a voluntary dismissal with prejudice. Miller, a 32 year Westinghouse veteran, alleged conspiracy and wrongful firing but the suit was dismissed and cannot be reinstated. Defendants expressed no further comment beyond the dismissal.

Westinghouse Savannah River Co Lewis Cramer Westinghouse Lee Miller Robin Braithwaite Jon Samuels Westinghouse Src Pittsburgh Miller

Johnston town launches proactive economic package

Johnston leaders push a private public partnership to spur growth with loans at or near prime rate, town buys down to 6 percent for up to 1 500 dollars for one year. Seed funds rise from 2 00 to 4 000 dollars as Johnston Jaycees and Development Corporation back startup costs.

Johnston Dean Campbell Campbell Johnston Jaycees Johnston Development Corporation Jaycees

Aiken County to categorize dirt roads for maintenance

Aiken County Public Works will develop a three tier dirt road rating system A B and C based on right of way and road base. Councilman Joel Randall said residents should understand road expectations and maintenance levels while staff draft specifications for scoring about 3000 dirt roads. Committee chair Jim Baggott called for a balanced workable plan and a comprehensive strategy before implementation.

Aiken County Public Works Department Joel Randall Ssue Council Randall Jim Baggott Baggot

Planning Commission sets public hearing on land use

The Aiken Planning Commission schedules a public hearing Tuesday to discuss the Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan, with displays once at Smith-Hazel Recreation Center and H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. The meeting will cover annexation of a 0.36 acre lot at 179 Dogwood Road, subdivision adequacy for 156 lots off Woodside Plantation Drive, utility service for a DOT complex at 1930 University Parkway, a zoning change for King David Lodge at 208 Union St. NE, landmark registration for Rose Roof at 310 York St, and other zoning matters. The commission meets in the Council Chambers at 214 Park Ave.

Aiken Smith-Hazel Center Odell Weeks Center Aiken County S.C

SPCA kitten shower in Aiken aims to boost adoptions

The Aiken SPCA will host a kitten shower this weekend inviting the public to view kittens and cats for adoption. Admission is a baby gift for the shelter. suggested items include kitten food toys towels and litter boxes. Adoption proceedings can begin during the event with a 55 adoption fee covering spay neuter and first vaccinations. For details call Barbara Gregory at 648-2592 or the SPCA at 648-6863.

Aiken Aiken Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals H. Odell Weeks Activities Center SPCA Barbara Gregory

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