United Way in Aiken County Exceeds Goal Over 100 Percent
The Aiken County United Way unit surpassed its goal of 707200 with a total of 711410.26. Executive director Sarah Jordan said the drive achieved 100.6 percent as two divisions still owe contributions and five of eight divisions exceeded targets. The state has only two campaigns reaching their goals.
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United Way
Aiken County
Sarah Jordan
South Carolina
Chester
Savannah River Plant
Jobless Claims At 687000 Amid Recession Signals
Washington AP reports 687000 Americans filed first time unemployment claims in the week ending Oct 16. Claims rose 3000 from the prior week, marking the eighth straight week above 600000 and the unemployment rate stood at 10.1 percent in September with October forecasts expected higher.
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Washington
Ridge Spring Prepares for Centennial With Fall Spring Cleaning
Ridge Spring elevates centennial prep with fall cleaning. Mayor Wade Nobles says most Main Street buildings and fire plugs were repainted in the last month. On Tuesday night, the Ridge Spring Volunteer Fire Department washed the streets. Residents also tidy their lots to improve the town’s appearance.
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Ridge Spring
Wade Nobles
Main Street
Nobles
Mailing delays cost Aiken County over hundred thousand dollars
Aiken County faces a minimum loss of about 200000 dollars due to tax bill mailing delays with interest losses on tax investments and associated costs. The figure includes 143303.42 dollars in interest on tax notes, reprinting and printing costs, and payroll for extra work, offset by 525619.18 dollars earned from investing borrowed funds.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Margie Plunkett
Southern Bank and Trust
Salley
Aiken County Treasurer seeks volunteers to help tax bills
Treasurer Margie Plunkett says mailing delays of three and a half months require volunteer workers and seven added full time staff plus overtime to finish tax bills. County Administrator Scott Barnes plans to approve the request, supported by an Aug. 31 executive order to aid the treasurer’s office.
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Aiken
Margie Plunkett
Scott Barnes
County Council
Dustry
South Carolina
Plunkett
George Williams
Barnes
Carrol Warner
Tommy Moore
Soviets Aid Syria in Arsenal Buildup
U S intelligence analysts say the Soviet Union has rebuilt Syria s ground and air arsenal to a larger and better state than before last summer s clashes with Israel. They caution the buildup does not end Israel s military dominance and note Syria must train crews and pilots to regain combat effectiveness.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Syria
Israel
U.S
Pentagon
Hindman Named News Editor at Aiken Standard
Emily Hindman has been named news editor of the Aiken Standard. A Charleston native, she has lived in Aiken 23 years and is married to Thomas B. Hindman Jr. She previously worked as a reporter and news editor and will focus on wire news aiding managing editor Scott B. Hunter.
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Emily J. Hindman
Aiken Standard
Charleston
Hindman
Aiken
Thomas B. Hindman Jr
Economic Indicator Signals Recovery Ahead
The Index of Leading Indicators rose 0.5 percent in September after August's 0.2 percent drop, signaling recovery. White House aides circulated Reagan remarks praising the gain before release, aligning with the economy as a campaign issue ahead of the elections.
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Washington
Reagan
White House
Salt Lake City
America
Commerce Department
Unemployed? Free Position Wanted Ad in Aiken Standard
Classified notice invites readers to place a free position wanted ad in the Aiken Standard Classified Section. Includes a contact phone number 649 1555 for information and mentions a separate ad for a Comfort Glow kerosene heater at Sprawls Service & Sound 424 Rutland Dr with phone 648 5885.
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Aiken
Sprawls
Service & Sound
Rutland Dr
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