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Companies recall products linked to milk processor
Last Updated: 8:51 AM 07/03/09 - The Food and Drug Administration says Plainview Milk Products Cooperative is recalling instant nonfat dried milk, whey protein, fruit stabilizers and food thickening agents. The suspect products were made over the past two years. (Full Story) |
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On Your Side: AAA says holiday travel may be down this 4th of July
Last Updated: 6:39 PM 07/02/09 - Right about now, millions of three day weekends are starting and for many of you, that holiday weekend will include some travel. But people driving may not have as much company on the road as in years past. (Full Story) |
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12 hospitalized in connection with E. coli in beef
Last Updated: 10:13 AM 07/02/09 - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 23 people in nine states may have become ill after eating beef produced by JBS Swift Beef Co. of Greeley, Colo. (Full Story) |
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On Your Side: Some easy mistakes to avoid with your IRA
Last Updated: 6:46 PM 07/01/09 - When it comes to investment money, you may not know what to do with it. Financial advisors say missing some key steps could cost you big time. (Full Story) |
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FDIC orders 4 Georgia banks to raise capital
Last Updated: 1:05 PM 07/01/09 - In the past year, 14 Georgia banks have been shut down by regulators, more than in any other state, including two last Friday. (Full Story) |
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President of Savannah River College is closing for good
Last Updated: 9:39 PM 06/30/09 - The president of a local business school says there will be no more classes at the school after today. It appears financial problems are forcing Savannah River College to close up for good. (Full Story) |
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FDA says E. coli found in Nestle sample
Last Updated: 8:01 AM 06/30/09 - The FDA says the sample of Toll House refrigerated prepackaged dough was manufactured Feb. 10. (Full Story) |
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On Your Side: Getting free stuff
Last Updated: 7:06 PM 06/29/09 - From dryer sheets to dog food to people food, there are free versions of a lot of things out there and they're yours for the taking. You just have to know where to look. (Full Story) |
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Only on 12: Family tree chopped down, despite deal with power company
Last Updated: 10:10 PM 06/27/09 - 45 years of history is gone for a local family. They came home to find one of their prized magnolia trees chopped in half, that after making a deal with the power company to save the tree. (Full Story) |
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What's really behind that tempting CD rate?
Last Updated: 1:40 PM 06/25/09 - Some advertised CDs generally offer above-market interest rates for only a short term, require a minimum amount, and insist that the customer visit a company office. (Full Story) |
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Beef shipped to South Carolina recalled
Last Updated: 8:30 AM 06/25/09 - The JBS Swift Beef Company is recalling approximately 41,280 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. Coli, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Full Story) |
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North Augusta businesses hoping new Municipal Building attracts more customers
Last Updated: 6:51 PM 06/24/09 - It's been a work in progress for some time now, North Augusta's new Municipal Building. And with an open house set for this Sunday, some businesses nearby, who hope the new building brings new customers. (Full Story) |
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Local camp asks students to think "science" as they prepare for their future
Last Updated: 11:56 AM 06/24/09 - When you think science, you don't always think cool, but you probably do think job stability when it comes to many science related careers. That's why one local camp is asking kids to think science as they're preparing for their futures. (Full Story) |
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Some local campgrounds seeing noticeable rise in campers
Last Updated: 7:22 PM 06/22/09 - With the economy down in the dumps, a popular vacation seems to be slowly on the rise: camping. Some campgrounds around Lake Thurmond have had a busy season so far. (Full Story) |
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On Your Side: New smiles for needy kids
Last Updated: 7:14 PM 06/19/09 - Some people, smiling is awkward and embarrassing, because they weren't blessed with good teeth. One orthodontist and one organization is trying to fix that problem one smile at a time. (Full Story) |
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FTC says churches at risk in bogus opportunity scam
Last Updated: 4:42 PM 06/19/09 - The FTC has issued a new consumer alert – a scam targeting churches. (Full Story) |
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On Your Side: Too unhealthy for life insurance? Probably not
Last Updated: 7:19 PM 06/17/09 - If you've ever wondered if you're too old or too unhealthy to get life insurance. Don't give up, there are options. (Full Story) |
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OYS: More summer jobs thanks to stimulus
Last Updated: 6:59 PM 06/16/09 - A local summer job program has been able to almost quadruple this year, thanks to some federal stimulus money. That means 4 times the young people will be getting life skills and a pay-check in the program this summer. (Full Story) |
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