Bridgestone/Firestone Honored by South Carolina Chamber
Bridgestone Firestone South Carolina joined SMI Steel, Charleston Marine Containers and Thyssen Krupp Steel Services as top awardees at the 2003 Manufacturers Appreciation Night. The Granitevill e plant earned QS 9000 and Shingo recognitions with notable quality and environmental milestones.
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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Firestone
South Carolina
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Columbia
Charleston Marine Containers Inc
Charleston
Thyssen Krupp Steel Services
Richburg
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Citizens weigh Bush Iraq aid plan in heated local poll
Residents from Aiken to Charlotte debate the 87 billion proposal to rebuild Iraq. Some say money should help U.S. seniors, education, and the homeless. others urge focusing resources on American needs and jobs. Supporters stress aiding Iraq supports national security.
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Iraq
James Richburg
Aiken
Tammy Zimmermann
Samantha, Aiken
Aiken County Blotter Reports Theft and Disorder Incidents
The Graniteville plant reports an indecent conduct inquiry into a worker amid alleged negative images toward staff. Suspected thefts include almost $9,000 in merchandise at a Clearwater discount store and two former female employees tied to May‑last week turnover. A Bath man faced marijuana possession after a traffic stop. A shoplifter fled in a white 1996 Cadillac after cursing the clerk at an Aiken convenience store. Abandoned trailer yields marijuana and crack cocaine. A Cardinal Drive resident reports lawn equipment theft worth 350. A break-in on Fairway Ridge results in loss of purse, identification, cash and radio faceplate totaling 420. A wedding chapel disturbance leads to trespass notice. Wallet theft at Richland Avenue store includes signed checks and 300 cash. Mortar theft from Woodside Executive Court totals 108. Change loss from a Silver Bluff Road car wash reaches 1118. A red 1972 Chevrolet pickup theft on Richland Avenue valued at 5000 with handicap tag.
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Aiken
Armed robbery arrest after knife threat in Graniteville area
Aiken sheriff's deputies arrested 22 year old Roger A Bettis on armed robbery charges after he allegedly pressed a knife to the throat of Janet Hall Newsome and demanded money on Rainbow Falls Road. A backpack with Bettis identified him nearby and witnesses supported the claim.
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Aiken
Graniteville
Roger A. Bettis
Rainbow Falls Road
Janet Hall Newsome
Bettis
Newsome
Discover Aiken day edition available at Aiken Standard for $2
Additional copies of Discover Aiken day edition are now on sale at the Aiken Standard offices for two dollars each. The local band Near Earth Object plans a CD release party this Friday. Sites & Sounds highlights Aiken's September trait Thriftiness. Sunday winning numbers include Pick 3 7 2 9 and Pick 4 8 9 4 5 with Cash 3 4 1 4 and Cash 4 6 1 4 3. Fantasy 5 draws 16 29 25 39 7. Change Game numbers listed as L-2-7-9-8-0, A-7-6-5-8-N, X-1-8-6-3-E.
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Discover Aiken
Aiken Standard
Near Earth Object
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