South Carolina debates minibottles and a tax shift
A Senate sub committee in South Carolina weighs keeping the minibottle ban versus ending it. Proponents argue a 5 percent cocktail tax could offset lost minibottle revenue, while opponents and referendum supporters say the tax is bogus and voters should decide. The wholesalers lobby pushes to protect its revenue stream. The Myrtle Beach Sun News reports.
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Legislation Aims to Free SC Universities for Jobs Growth
South Carolina seeks to repeal an old state rule to free three public research universities from constraints, enabling new facilities and private investment. House Speaker David Wilkins and Ways and Means Chair Bobby Harrell lead the measure to foster a knowledge based economy. World class expertise in nanotech automotive engineering and biotech could attract firms and create jobs near Greenville.
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Legislation targets schoolyard bullies sponsor named
Rep. Ken Clark leads a bill to force schools to include parents staff and community reps in shaping anti bullying policies. It requires defining bullying setting procedures and penalties with state sample policies to assist districts. The Herald cautions against rigid mandates and favors local flexibility.
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Aiken Standard Names Staff Roles and Editorial Leaders
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Advertising Director Jeffrey B. Wallace. It also names Art Zappa as manager, Ellen C. Priest as Business Manager, and Timothy E. O Briant as Production Director with Phillip Yates as Circulation Director. Scot Newcom and J. David Boyd are shown in systems roles while Letitia Jefferson handles customer service management.
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Australian journalist visits Aiken for five week stint
Tamara Stevenson of River News Waikerie in South Australia visits Aiken with Rotary International Group Study Exchange. She tours with host Sarah Wood, sharing insights on Waikerie citrus regions, Australian vineyards and drought impacts while observers note cross culture reporting similarities.
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Project Graduation 2003 in Aiken promises best ever event
Aiken hosts Project Graduation 2003 at Odell Weeks Activities Center on May 90 from 11 30 p m to midnight with a beach themed, drug and alcohol free celebration for about 400 seniors from Area 1 schools. Doors open 11 30 p m and close at midnight with games, prizes, security, scholarships, food, music and entertainment including the Womanless Beauty Pageant. Public viewing day is March 30 from 5 20 to 8 30 p m.
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Young people urged to join the real world in patriotic note
A former Marine named Vie Kotowski from Aiken endorses Mr Murphy Comer's remark urging youth to abandon apathy and engage in civic life and national service, stating that society must act for the future under God with Semper Fi.
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The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with signature mailing address and phone numbers for verification. Editorial editing and condensation are allowed. Writers may submit no more than one letter every 30 days to ensure diverse viewpoints.
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War coverage truth in Iraq contrasted with claims
An American column asserts mainstream Iraq war reporting inflates headlines and downplays casualties. It includes an unverified email from a U S Army colonel claiming large Iraqi defeats, mass casualties, and battlefield control, urging readers to question reported narratives.
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