Aiken County job market teeters on sequestration risks
Growth in manufacturing signals a bright outlook yet officials warn sequestration could hit the economy hard. SRS contractors plan to cut hours or lay off 2,100 workers starting April 1, affecting Aiken County’s largest employer and regional jobs. Jameson notes the “cloud looming” could force recalculation if federal budget issues persist.
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J. David Jameson
Aiken Greater
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Savannah River
SRS
Basketball Tourney At USC Aiken Spurs Local Business
A regional basketball tournament at USC Aiken is expected to boost local commerce as visitors fill hotels and restaurants. Officials anticipate higher foot traffic and increased spending during the event.
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USC
Aiken
Area Deaths Headline Sparse Funeral Notices
Area obituaries note the deaths of Charles Jones Sr. in Warrenville Suzanne Conrad Hulligan in Aiken and William Gary Anthony in Aiken with funeral details forthcoming in the 6A notices.
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Charles Jones Sr
Warrenville
Suzanne Conrad Hulligan
Aiken
William Gary Anthony
Compass Academy fraud alleged in civil suit and suspected criminal inquiry
Aiken based Compass Academy faces a civil suit filed by the District of Columbia Attorney General accusing Jonathan Jay Brooks of misappropriating investor funds tied to a private school project west of Aiken. The investigation notes $5 million in Compass Academy accounts with no invoices or receipts and mentions a possible criminal review.
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Toolebeck Road
Aiken
Compass Academy
Jonathan
Jay” W. Brooks
D.C
Brooks
Securities Division
Attorney General's Office
Stan Jackson
Attorney General’s Office
Jackson
Mark Powell
Picture Perfect: Tips for Triple Crown Photo Moments
Local expert Chris Lydle of Chris' Camera Center in downtown Aiken shares tips for capturing the Triple Crown festivities. He recommends using flash outdoors to photograph friends, families, and deco-rated party tables across the next three Saturdays.
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Chris Lydle
Chris
Aiken
Lydie
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