Gas prices bite Memorial Day travel and business costs
Gas prices though down a few cents remain high for Memorial Day travel and for local businesses. Paul Salley of Salley farmureal? Salley says gas costs cut into operating expenses as he fills a truck pulling pipes for a new chicken barn. Mary Starks drives 86 miles to work, saying wages do not reflect higher fuel costs. AAA Carolinas reports state and local prices near 1.84 to 1.98 per gallon with a state average around 1.97. Officials expect modest declines to continue into Memorial Day weekend, barring crude price shifts.
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Merchants in Aiken Aim to Halt Fake IDs in Sales
Aiken County businesses train to curb illegal alcohol and tobacco sales to minors. Circle Park Services notes youths under 18 attempted 24 tobacco purchases at 174 outlets, while trainers urge firms to refuse sales to underage customers and enforce policy changes.
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Aiken County
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Circle Park
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Theft and fraud, arrests reported in North Augusta area
A March 1 to April 16 theft on Martintown Road saw a Canon PowerShot worth 300 stolen. A phishing scam between April 27 and May 11 drained 4553 from a North Augusta victim. May 10 a North Augusta man was jailed on DUI fourth offense, suspended license third offense, and uninsured vehicle charges after erratic driving at Knox and LeCompte. May 5 theft of a $1000 Dell laptop on Martintown Road. May 1–3 bicycle theft on Austin Street worth 220. May 2–3 two Caterpillar tractors damaged 1500 each in Arbor Place. May 2 Langley woman charged with breach of trust after 13000 in excessive refunds at Market Plaza Drive store, 1050 recovered. May 7 Edgefield man jailed for simple marijuana at a sobriety checkpoint. May 6 North Augusta man arrested for cocaine at Bradleyville Road. May 8 Trenton man jailed for criminal sexual conduct near Jackson and West Avenues. May 2 Augusta trio jailed for malicious property damage at North Augusta High School totaling 7500.
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Aiken Tattoo Parlors await legislative and council action
Local businessman Harvey Lishka plans to open three tattoo parlors in Aiken once the state legislature approves the DHEC license and the City Council designates zones for tattoo shops. He may place outlets on main thoroughfares or outside city limits if zoning fails, and hopes to add sites in the Valley Clearwater and North Augusta.
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