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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1985
Page
15
Paula Daniel reviews local firms and market trends, highlighting emerging small businesses, growth sectors, and challenges facing entrepreneurs. The piece profiles several leaders and notes economic conditions shaping opportunity and risk in the region.
Edward S. Frantz II of Aiken has been named assistant vice president by the South Carolina National Bank board. He has a long career at SCN including roles in Georgetown and Columbia, with early work in statewide proof and accounts operations. He is a Beaufort High School graduate who attended the University of South Carolina.
South Carolina Electric and Gas uses a new computerized meter reading system for electric and gas meters. 102 readers record about 568000 readings monthly with handheld computers introduced in November. The system replaces paper cards, reduces rechecks by 75 percent, speeds bills by at least two days, and can store notes about meter access hazards and alert readers to consumption changes.
EASTMAN Ga AP Stuckey’s first roadside shop in Eastman stands empty symbolizing decline of the chain once with 350 outlets. W S Stuckey Jr former Georgia congressman now leads revival with family back in control aiming to improve restrooms food and service while leveraging franchise partners and Pet Inc moves to focus on specialty foods.
SCE&G introduces a compact hand held computer to read gas and electric meters. The device promises faster readings, reduced errors, and streamlined utility billing for customers and staff.
Items from the 150th anniversary era go on sale at the Sesquicentennial Headquarters on Laurens Street. Proceeds aid city entrances and repairs to the old log cabin. Exclusive items include a world unique wine bottled in France, prints, pewter coins, books, and period attire with prices from $2 to $70.
A national campaign to promote belt use hinges on grassroots support from families doctors and communities amid high traffic deaths. Despite evidence that unbelted riders face far greater fatality risk, only about one in seven Americans buckle up and many states show reluctance toward mandatory laws.
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