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Salvation Army to Close Putnam Office

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Posted: 8:46 AM Oct 10, 2008
Last Updated: 8:46 AM Oct 10, 2008
Reporter: Associated Press
Email Address: news@wsaz.com

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HURRICANE, W.Va. (AP) - The Salvation Army is closing its thrift store in Hurricane.

Capt. Tom Richmond, commander of the local chapter, cited declining sales and donations over the past four years, along with increased costs. Richmond said the store will close on Oct. 24.

The Salvation Army will continue to operate a food bank, church programs, Boys and Girls Club and Camp Happy Valley in Putnam County.

Last year, the Salvation Army closed its St. Albans store, citing low sales, high rent and fear of vagrants in the neighborhood.

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Posted by: Earl on Oct 11, 2008 at 03:00 PM
We have to go somewhere steve and barrys closed too.

Posted by: Goodwill shopper on Oct 10, 2008 at 07:20 PM
I have always chosen Goodwill over Salvation Army because the Goodwill stores are so much neater, and more organized. Anytime we have donations to give, we give to Goodwill.

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 at 01:19 PM
i thought thrift stores were doing better then wal mart.

Posted by: Thrifter on Oct 10, 2008 at 11:28 AM
On wsaz last night they had a story describing how there has been an INCREASE in sales at Goodwill thrift stores so this is surprising. Perhaps they will reconsider if sales increase due to economic factors.

Posted by: Ashley on Oct 10, 2008 at 11:08 AM
I can't believe they are closing! Where are people supposed to shop these days if they can't shop at the thrift stores.. times are tough.. that means we need the cheap stores!!!

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