Identity theft rises as a national and local threat
The piece notes identity theft as the fastest growing crime in the United States with about 700000 victims projected by 2006. In Aiken, investigators Bargmann and Savage warn of rising fraud and financial loss, citing cases of California purchases in a local resident’s name and ruined credit lasting years.
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United States
CBS
Aiken
Aiken County
Sheriff’s Office
Viktoria Bargmann
Bargmann
Aiken Department of Public Safety
David Savage
California
Electronics steal the show this Christmas season
Toy experts say interactive electronic items top wish lists this year with Hasbro VideoNow leading the pack at about 39.99 alongside handheld discs and SpongeBob episodes. LeapFrog LeapPad remains a strong seller as shoppers brace for Black Friday and a crowded shelf scramble.
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Patricia Schander
Wal-Mart
Hasbro
Jason Smith
Target
Whiskey Road
Bush visits Iraq troops for Thanksgiving surprise
President Bush flew to Iraq in secrecy to thank about 600 soldiers from the 1st Armored Division and the 82nd Airborne. He vowed the fight would not retreat in the face of insurgents and thanked troops for defending the American people. The visit shocked the nation and surprised his parents at the Crawford ranch.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Bush
Crawford
Texas
U.S
America
1St Armored Division
82Nd Airborne
Aiken County Toy Drive Seeks Seasonal Help
Charities across Aiken County urge holiday giving with seven Toys for Tots drop points. Organized by the U S Marine Corps, the drive funds distribution through the Salvation Army. Donations must be new gifts or monetary gifts via the Toys for Tots Foundation, Augusta Georgia.
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U.S. Marine Corps
Aiken Salvation Army
Toys For Tots
Toys For Tots Foundation
Central Ave
Augusta
Blessing of Hounds Marks 89th Drag Pack Year at Hitchcock Woods
Hundreds cheer at Hitchcock Woods as hounds and riders depart the Memorial Gate for the Blessing of Hounds on Thanksgiving morning. Six month old hounds Lincoln and Limestone socialize with visiting children while volunteers begin training for next year. The event, oldest drag pack in the U.S., uses a dragged hunt scent and features clergy and community participants.
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Hitchcock Woods
Memorial Gate
Lincoln
Limestone
Muff Herbuck
U.S
Leslie Ward
Linda McLean
Garrett Clanton
All Saints Anglican Church
Missy Warfield Hollingsworth
Beauog Hollingsworth
Ginny Southworth
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