Tax security concerns prompt calls for federal role
Reader laments SC data breach response and calls for stronger federal involvement in identity theft protection. Complaints include activation codes failing, busy Experian lines, and the need for firmer security on state systems. Also notes about ballot delays and a lost labrador message, with reader contact details for the paper.
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Correction to Oz play praise misidentified sponsor
A correction from the Aiken Standard clarifies that the Wiz ard of Oz was produced as part of the Aiken Kidney Benefit. The paper apologizes for the error and invites readers to report future mistakes by phone or email.
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URS Celebrates 15 Years in Aiken
URS Professional Solutions in Aiken marks 15 years of operations as a Westinghouse spinoff formed in 1997 to manage the Savannah River Site for the DOE. The event at the URS Center for the Performing Arts drew leaders including David Pethick and Jimmy Angelos with Pres Rahe and James Smith noting the milestone.
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Apple Fest at St Johns UMC Supports Kids' Charities
The United Methodist women host Apple Fest titled Apples for Kids at St John’s United Methodist Church this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event offers desserts, Apple Seed Cafe lunch, mountain apples, a clothes sale, flea market items, a silent auction with about 60 baskets, and profits fund Area Churches Together Serving Tri Development Center and Salkehatchie Summer Service.
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Conspirators in meth ring sentenced in Columbia
Seven defendants from Aiken County involved in a five year meth distribution conspiracy were sentenced in U.S. District Court in Columbia. Sentences ranged from six years five months to life with Tammy Powell receiving 20 years earlier. Johnson received 20 years and Ford 6 years five months. Van Buren had been sentenced previously.
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Jery Lee Pitts
Julia Holly Johnson
Christopher J. Ford
Franklin J. Farrell Jr
Earnest Michael Spires
Christopher P. van Buren
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Johnson
Renae Alt-Summers
Seymour
Spiers
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Graniteville
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