IRS warns on slavery tax credits scams and bogus claims
Government warns that slavery reparations tax credits have spawned widespread fraud. The IRS says it paid over 30 million in bogus claims during 2000 and 2001, with schemes including phony trusts and renunciation of citizenship. The agency now fines and audits offenders, urging taxpayers to beware of offers that sound too good to be true.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Essence Magazine
U. S
Chicago Tribune
Local staff roles at Aiken Standard listed
The Aiken Standard reports its staff and editors include Scott B Hunter as eupuisher, Jeffrey B Wallace as editor, Art Zappa as advertising director, Ellen C Priest as business manager, Timothy E O'Brien as managing editor, Phillip Yates as production director, Deborah Dyches as communications, David Boyd as customer manager and Letitia Jefferson in an unspecified role.
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Eupuisher
Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Brian
Phillip Yates
Aiken Mile Track urged for historic landmark status
A letter to the editor argues for historic landmark designation of McGhee’s Mile Track in Aiken. The piece recalls its 996 completion by Dunbar Bostwick, its role in standardbred racing, and the track’s later preservation efforts. It notes local support, calls for objective evaluation by city commissions, and condemns personal attacks against the designation.
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McGhees
Dunbar Bostwick
Bostwick
National Harness Racing Hall of Fame
Aiken
McGhee
Stewart Responds to Letter About Candi date Seat Warme
Stewart defends his eight year tenure on the Aiken Electric Cooperative Board and numerous local posts. He describes himself as a humanitarian, devoted family man, and Christian who eschews negative campaigning. The letter writer notes ironic humor about a seat warmer and praises Stewart as calm and community focused.
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Jon Bartus
Jim Stewart
Aiken Electric Cooperative Board of Directors
Stewart
Aiken’s courteous culture shows in its local charm
A reader praises Aiken for its welcoming Pacific Northwest style and Southern heritage amid a bustling downtown. They note groomed parkways, non chain eateries, and a safe feel at night. A Public Safety supervisor aided them when their car died, highlighting trust and honesty in Aiken, with a brief nod to four traffic issues north of the Mason-Dixon Line.
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Pacific Northwest
Aiken
Mason-Dixon Line
West Coast
AAA
Midas of
Midas
Barrett Endorsed as Strong GOP Hope in 3rd District
Michele Bullington endorses Gresham Barrett for Congress, praising his Citadel education, Army leadership, conservative SC House record, integrity, and independence from lobbyists while predicting he will win a tough Republican primary and sweep the district if nominated in June.
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Gresham Barrett
Citadel
Gresham
South Carolina
Congress
K Street
Washington
Bush
Michele Bullington Aiken
Reading aids for 2002 telephone directory complaints
A sight impaired reader notes difficulty with the small print in the 2002 telephone directory and suggests directing complaints to Bell South Atta Customer Service at 351 Thorton Road Lithia Springs GA 30122.
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Bell South
Atta
Thorton Road
Lithia Springs
D.C. Sires Aiken
Letters to the Editor guidelines at Aiken Standard
Readers are urged to keep letters brief and signed with a mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Submissions may be edited and condensed and should be sent to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email to swallace aikenstanaara com or faxed to 803 648 6052.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Swallace
Aikenstanaara.com
Community Letters Urge Graniteville Pool Upgrade
Local readers urge county officials to repair or replace the aging Graniteville pool, arguing children lack safe activities. They compare costs of staffing a distant fire station to funding a new pool, stressing two goals: protect youth and boost area development for tomorrow.
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Aiken County
Rooting Southside traffic with citywide ordinance plan
James M. Wetzel argues that bypasses near Whiskey Road may not solve congestion. He urges a citywide traffic ordinance focused on Pine Log Road intersections with Whiskey Road and Silver Bluff Road, to address root causes rather than single bypass fixes.
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Whiskey
Whiskey Road
Woodside
Aiken Mall
Aiken Exchange
Pine Log Road
Pine Log
Silver Bluff Road
James M. Wetzel Mog
Cartoonist Criticized for Left Leaning Editorial Slant
A reader and NRA members challenge columnist Oliphant for leftist bias on the editorial page. They argue his cartoons distort the truth and unjustly label NRA members as criminals while reaffirming John Ashcroft’s support for gun rights.
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Alken Standard
NRA
John Ashcroft
Oliphant
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