Anti-N A Resolution Highlights PSA Pricing Debate
The PSA faces questions over a Willow Springs line with North Augusta charging about 28 dollars monthly versus 8.50 for PSA operated service. EPA auditors dispute grant funding eligibility, but PSA reports a partial review favors reconsideration. A three‑way hearing may seek agreement that conclusions were incomplete.
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North Augusta
PSA
Stan Wagher
Willow Springs
Hartwig
Ilar
Wagner
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Wagher
North Augusta council opposes annexation over water line fears
North Augusta council members oppose annexation citing federal law and potential water and sewer line disruptions on Kellogg property. They warn against costs to residents and question the benefit while Pat Sizemore seeks a copy of the resolution for possible legal action. The council unanimously approved $5,200 from contingency to install air conditioning in the public safety building.
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Zier
Breezy Hill
Edgefield
Valois
Kellogg
North Augusta
Pat Sizemore
Belvedere Fire District
Public Safety Building
Cablevision outlines rapid improvements to extend service
Cable McCall and Payne pledge a quick fix to avoid franchise loss with new lines and staff. Repairs to run 8 a.m. to midnight daily, crews 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and service extended to 1,000 homes in Aiken County as aging cable is replaced. Channels rearranged for better movie reception and Channel 12 weather transmission planned. Notices will mark repair sites and lines held for subscribers.
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McCall
Payne
Aiken County
Gem Lakes
Hunters Glen
Southwood
Jasmine Drive
Graniteville
Aiken
Aiken Cablevision
Weather Channel
Aiken Unveils Logos for 150th Sesquicentennial Year
The Sesquicentennial Advisory Committee released two logo designs for Aiken’s 150th anniversary. An oval logo will appear on flags and placemats, a larger version on posters and billboards. Designers Ed Hodak and Lou Davis received $100 each from about 30 entries. May 3 to 12 marks the birthday celebration with year‑long activities. Rogers Company will assist in promotion.
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Aiken
Sesquicentennial Advisory Committee
Joan Tower
Ed Hodak
Willcox
Lou Davis
Best Friend
Banksia
Polo
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
Trading Stamps On Road To Recovery
Washington AP reports trading stamps, once ubiquitous in the 1950s and 60s, are reappearing as retailers offer them to draw customers amid easing inflation. Executives from Sperry & Hutchinson and trade groups see a cautious turnaround with gains in Arizona and Texas and renewed interest among travelers, truckers, and seniors.
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Washington
Mary Pollack
Sperry & Hutchinson Co
New York
Arizona
Texas
Lint Wade
Association of Retail Marketing Services
Shuster’s
Milwaukee
We're Bankers Trust Frank Lock's kind of bank
Frank Lock explains his switch to Bankers Trust after poor service at another bank. He praises the staff for treating him as a person, not an account, describing two years of satisfaction. The message promotes Bankers Trust as a hometown bank in Aiken County since 1948.
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Frank Lock
BankersTrust
Bankers ‘Trust
Bankers Trust
Aiken County
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