Clinton nominating Clyburn to Surface Transportation Board
President Clinton plans to nominate William Clyburn Jr. to the Surface Transportation Board. Clyburn, adviser to Gen. Chuck Robb, previously served as staff counsel for the Senate Commerce Committee and clerked for Judge Peeples. He holds a Georgia Tech BSc in ceramic engineering and a USC Law degree. The STB, created in 1995, oversees railroad regulation. Clyburn’s family also holds political positions in South Carolina.
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Clinton
Clyburn
Transportation
William Clyburn Jr
Surface Transportation Board
William
Beverly Clyburn
Aiken
Chuck Robb
D-Va
Robb
US Senate Committee On Commerce, Science and Transportation
Rodney A. Peeples
Second Judicial Circuit
S.C
Georgia Institute of Technology
University of South Carolina
Interstate Commerce Commission
S.C. House of Representatives
Beverly
Mortgage rate correction for First Citizens Bank
The weekend listing in the Sunday edition mis-stated mortgage rates. The correct 15 year conventional rate is 7.25 percent. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
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First Citizens Bank
Aiken Standard
Burglary and theft report from Sept 2 incidents
A set of Sharp stereo speakers valued at $300 were stolen from a home on the 200 block of Kirk Street. A car window at Oxford Trace Apartments was shattered with $100 in damages. A student's book bag valued at $50 containing items worth $295 was stolen from Aiken High School on Rutland Drive. A VCR worth $200 and a 16 inch bicycle valued at $60 were stolen from a Florence Street home.
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Kirk Street
Oxford Trace
Aiken High School
Rutland Drive
Florence Street
Stocks Close on September 2 1997 Weekly Market Update
Edward Jones financial note by Greg Paschal details stock market closing figures for September 2 1997. Includes broad market movement and key indexes, with emphasis on notable industry sectors and investment considerations for clients.
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Greg Paschal
Edward Jones
People's Community Bank opens in Aiken and North Augusta
Tommy B Wessinger chairman and CEO says People's Community Bank has full regulatory approval and will open mid September at 1715 Whiskey Road Aiken and 518 Georgia Ave North Augusta. Holding company sold 865550 shares at 10 each, showing strong local support.
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Tommy B. Wessinger
People’s Community Bank
Wessinger
Aiken
Whiskey Road
North Augusta
Georgia Ave
People’s Community Capital Corp
Ski Classic draws top competitors in Aiken County
Top water skiers gather in Aiken County for the third annual Coors Life Fall Ski Classic at Storm Branch Pond. The two day event features jumping slalom tricks and wake board contests with a novice class and a $45 all events entry fee. Jennifer Jones and Charlie Spears headline the field with Clemson and Georgia connections.
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Aiken County
Coors Life
Storm Branch Pond
Carolina Orthopedics
Jerry Jackson
Jackson
Georgia Water Ski Federation
Jennifer Jones
Ms. Jones
Aiken
Clemson
West Palm Beach
Charlie Spears
North Augusta
Storm Branch Road
Newberry Street Festival Site Considered by ADDA
The Aiken Downtown Development Association discusses creating a permanent festival site on Newberry Street with power, lighting, permanent tent tie downs, fountains, and decorative paving. Plans, banners, and funding are under study, with a forthcoming October ADDA meeting to review details.
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Aiken
Adda Design Committee
Economic Vitality Committee
Morris
ADDA
Center For the Arts
Intersec
Minimum wage rise sparks mixed relief in Aiken businesses
Milner and his sister will pay two new minimum wage workers more this week as the wage nudges from 4.75 to 5.15 dollars per hour. Local employers warn costs may rise and prices could follow, while workers praise the raise and hope it supports college plans.
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George Ash Milner III
Milner
Citgo
Richland Avenue
Aiken
Kathryn
McDonald’s
McDonald's
Twile Ivey
Aiken Technical College
Economic Policy Institute
South Carolina
Pearl Hicks
Days Inn
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