Holley Heating partners with Recleim to recycle HVAC waste
Holley Heating and Air Conditioning Inc of Aiken teams with Recleim of Graniteville to recover up to 95 percent of HVAC unit components and plastics. Holley will donate 500 to a local charity for every disposal proce ss. The program supports greener waste handling and Graniteville revitalization.
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Holley Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Aiken
Recleim
Graniteville
Holley Heating & Air and Reclaim
Holley
Lee Boylston
Holley Heating & Air
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Recleim. Com
RCS Corporation Earns WBENC Woman Owned Certification
RCS Corporation, a nationwide staffing provider founded in Aiken, earned Women Business Enterprise certification from WBENC, joining an elite group of WBENC certified businesses. The firm is 100 percent woman owned and also holds a WBE certification from California Public Utilities Commission, aiding clients in meeting diversity goals with cost savings. In other news, New Ellenton Middle School names Courtney Young, Hannah Johnson, Brianna Duke, and Madeline Walls to the principal's list for the first quarter.
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RCS Corporation
Aiken
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
WBENC
United States
RCS
California Public Utilities Commission
New Ellenton Middle School
Courtney Young
Hannah Johnson
Brianna Duke
Madeline Walls
Fire safety tips for cold weather heating hazards
Fire Captain warns homeowners to prepare heating equipment before cold snaps. Inspect central units, avoid space heater hazards, keep clear areas, and use detectors. Chimneys need annual cleaning to prevent creosote fires. never heat homes with ovens. Carbon monoxide detectors protect against silent danger. visit NFPA for more tips. Teddy Kulmala reports from Aiken Standard.
Heating fires and winter risks from heating equipment
NFPA reports half of home heating fires occur in winter months and heating equipment fuels about one in six fires and deaths. Space heaters drive one third of heating fires but four of five deaths, with many incidents from closeness to flammable materials. Gas devices raise CO poisoning risk compared with other heaters.
Heating tips for winter weather
Heating tips advise having furnaces chimneys and vents inspected by a qualified professional Use dry seasoned wood for fireplaces or wood stoves Keep a screen in front of the fireplace to stop ash from escaping Use a covered metal container for cooled ashes placed at least 10 feet from any building Supervise children near heaters and fireplaces keep them 3 feet away From space heaters choose models with an automatic shut off Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure operation PROTECTION AGENCY
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National Fire Protection Association
Brian Brazier
Aiken Department of
Brazier
National Fire Protection Agency
Aiken Public Safety wins Santee Cooper Law Enforc Award
The Aiken Department of Public Safety received the Santee Cooper Excellence in Law Enforcement Award at the SCLEOA annual conference for its Safe Communities Approach. Chief Charles Barranco cited community dedication and interagency cooperation, noting significant declines in murder, robberies, and burglaries since program start.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
Santee Cooper
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association
Aiken Public Safety
Charles Barranco
Aiken
SLED
Barranco
David Turno
Ryan Alphin
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association
Aiken Public Safety Police
David Savage
Brian Key
Jon Eagerton
Aaron Dobbs
Christmas in Hopelands volunteers sought in Aiken
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism seeks 16 volunteers for Christmas in Hopelands on Dec. 13 15 18 20 21 22 26 and 27 from 5 30 to 9 30 p m. Volunteers may serve full night or two hour shifts. Duties include serving hot chocolate greeting visitors shuttle assistance and check ins. Call Samantha Radford at 803 642 7649 or email sradford cityofaikens e gov for details.
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Aiken
Samantha Radford
Sradford
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