Fire damages Pine Log Road computer store
A Monday night fire at Com Computer Services on Pine Log Road caused about 50000 dollars in damage. Aiken Department of Public Safety units and five personnel fought the blaze for two hours, likely started by faulty wiring in a storage area. No injuries reported.
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Computer Users meeting postponed
The Whiskey Road Computer Users Group meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, at a location to be announced.
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Aiken officials dunked at Fall Into Aiken festival
At Aiken Prep during the Fall Into Aiken festival, mayor pro tem Karen Papouchado and county solicitor Barbara Morgan took part in a dunking booth. An anonymous tip suggested a defiant motive. John Walker credits his dog Maggie with waking the family as a washing machine hose burst, calling Maggie a hero dog.
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Barbara Morgan
Aiken Prep
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North Augusta Eyes 13.7 Million Fiscal 1997 Budget
North Augusta City Council received a 13.7 million Fiscal 1997 budget. Work sessions begin next week with a public hearing set for Oct. 21. The plan keeps property tax at 1.74 mills, adds user fees, and targets a 5 to 10 percent reserve over five years. Salaries rise 3 percent funded by normal revenue growth amid revenue variances from property appeals.
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Aiken County Health Dept Expands Hours and Services
The Aiken Health Department broadens hours and services to ease access. Walk-ins now accepted for immunizations WIC and adult services with no appointments, Saturday clinics by appointment, and four Wednesday evenings of expanded service. Influenza vaccines begin Oct 24 at 828 Richland Ave West.
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Aiken Man Seeks New Trial After 10 Year Prison Term
Glen R. Gustafson 41 seeks post conviction relief in Aiken County claiming ineffective counsel and coerced guilty pleas to a four count indictment after a July 8 1995 crash that killed 79 year old Willie Briggs and injured several, including Briggs grandchildren and Cynthia Lewis. He alleges nine months in jail and public defender neglect, faulting police for pressuring a blood test and noting alcohol as a contributing factor in the crash.
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Gustafson
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Cynthia Lewis
Aiken County
New city panel aims to help business community
The Aiken Planning Commission forms a Business Friendly Subcommittee to gather input on improving city dealings with business. Chairman Sidney Earnest will send letters to all city business license holders inviting feedback. Mayor Cavanaugh says officials are focused on improving communication, not being anti-business.
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Earnest
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Track record praised as city weighs streamlined permitting
The mayor cites a solid track record and outlines a revised business ordinance to allow one stop permitting for contractors and developers, aligning with the Shop Aiken First campaign to aid business and job growth.
Vendor Outreach fair kicks off city bid program
City of Aiken launches a Vendor Outreach program aiming to demystify doing business with the municipality. County vendors will get first shot at bidding. Mayor Fred B. Cavanaugh says the open, fair, and competitive process benefits city and local business. A vendor outreach fair is set for Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Municipal Conference Center to foster public private sector ties.
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