South Carolina Ranks High in Small Business Climate
Lt. Gov. Mike Daniel credits government education and private business for South Carolina’s rise in Inc magazine’s small business climate ranking. The state reached a record 11th in the nation, up from 19th last year, with California leading and several Northeast and Southern states in the top 15.
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Mike Daniel
South Carolina
Inc. Magazine
Palmetto State
Inc
Carolina
Daniel
California
Connecticut
Colorado
Massachusetts
Virginia
Florida
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Indiana
Georgia
North Carolina
Arizona
Major Earthquake Predicted Near Los Angeles
Geologists warn a seismic gap near Los Angeles could trigger a major disaster within decades mirroring last week’s Mexico quake. The City Council orders building officials to report within a week on efforts to retrofit thousands of old unreinforced brick structures.
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Los Angeles
Mexico
California
Aiken to be Featured in State Chamber Magazine
Aiken will appear in this year’s South Carolina Business magazine released at the Chamber’s November economic summit in Hilton Head. The feature pairs Aiken with Camden over shared horse training polo and cultural ties, per Bert Lunan, VP of media relations.
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Aiken
State Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina Business
South Carolina Chamber
Hilton Head
Camden
Bert Lunan
State Chamber
South Carolina
Missing child alert triggers at Aiken County Treasurer’s Office
The Aiken County Treasurer’s Office pushes efforts to locate a missing child using envelopes from Margie Ketts Office displaying the child’s picture description origin and the phrase Have You Seen Me with phone numbers for tips. Dr Robert Alexander USC Aiken chancellor notes USC Aiken has no football team and questions arise about Columbia after Saturday.
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Aiken
Margie
Kett
Robert Alexander
USC Aiken
University of South Carolina
Alexander
Columbia
Local Residents Named in Community Directory List
A roster of residents includes Mrs. Mary Zimmerman of Augusta, Mrs. Catherine Samuels of Johnston, Robert L. Peterson of Edgefield, Tom W. Hair of North, Mrs. Marian Mizell of Aiken, James Dublin of Johnston, Mrs. Eunice W. Key of Aiken, Luther Guyton of New Haven Conn, Elouise J. Kitchings of Wagener, and Robert G. Feagans of Aiken.
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Mary Zimmerman
Augusta
Catherine Samuels
Johnston
Robert L. Peterson
Edgefield
Tom W. Hair
North
Marian Mizell
Aiken
James Dublin
Eunice W. Key
Luther Guyton
New Haven
Conn
Elouise J. Kitchings
Wagener
Robert G. Feagans
Gloria Hurricane Aims at North Carolina Coast
Hurricane Gloria packing 150 mph winds threatens the Atlantic coast with North Carolina cities Morehead City and Cape Hatteras at highest risk. Officials warn residents to prepare. NWS tracks 700 miles offshore with 15 mph northwest movement.
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Atlantic
North Carolina
Joe Pelissier
National Weather Service
Raleigh
Atlanta
Pelissier
Weather Service
Morehead City
Cape Hatteras
Dare
Hyde
Currituck
Atlantic Seaboard
Outer Banks
Ocracoke Island
N.C. 12
N.C
Wilmington
Four Groups File Suit Over SRP Hazardous Waste Disposal
Four organizations sue the Savannah River Plant alleging violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The suit, filed in Columbia federal court, targets inadequate waste site reporting, groundwater monitoring gaps, missing closure plans, and improper disposal from chemical storage tanks. Groups include the Natural Resources Defense Council, Energy Research Foundation, Georgia Conservancy, and the state League of Women Voters.
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Columbia
U.S. Department of Energy
du Pont
Energy Department
Natural Resources Defense Coun
Cil
Washington
Energy Research Foundation of Columbia
State League of Women Voters
The
Georgia Conservancy
Departments of Energy and Defense
Mary Kelly
League of Women Voters
Frances Close Hart
Energy Research Foundation
SRP
Energy
John Herrington
Ms. Hart
Single Member Districts Move Forward in Aiken County
Warrenville Elementary hosted a board meeting where the nine member single member district plan was approved 7 to 1. Area 2 member Sally Bigger dissented while others favored the plan and discussed minority representation and future elections.
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Warrenville
Aiken County
James A. Moore
James R. Smith
Area 3
Chris Verenes
Area 1
Verenes
Edgefield
City of
Aiken
Saluda County
Slay
William H. Burkhalter Jr
Warren Whitson
Whitson
Derald Adams
Adams
Gloverville
Area 5
Poor Diet Endangering Youths
Washington AP reports fitness and medical experts warn American youths risk future heart disease from poor diets and lack of exercise. Dr David W Harsha cites childhood origins of heart disease while LSU Medical Center’s Marsha and fitness advocates Richard Simmons and Bonnie Pruden decry studies showing teens in poor condition. Pruden, a 71 year old from Stockbridge Massachusetts, urges all forms of exercise.
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Washington
David W. Harsha
Senate
Marsha
Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans
Richard Simmons
Bonnie Pruden
Ms. Pruden
Stockbridge
Mass
New Exhibit Opens October 6 at The Sur
A new exhibit debuts October 6 at The Sur featuring contemporary works by local artists. Curators invite the public to view installations and attend a preview reception on opening day.
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