Monument to African American History unveiled at South Carolina State House
A $1.2 million African American History Monument was dedicated March 29 on the South Carolina State House grounds. Designed by Ed Dwight, it features 23 foot obelisk, 25 foot walls with bronze reliefs, and honors figures like Ernest Finney Althea Gibson and Dizzy Gillespie while marking the state's inclusive history.
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Dizzy Gillespie
George Washington
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Strom Thurmond
USC seeks new basketball coach as McGee lures top names
USC athletic director Mike McGee searches for a new basketball coach after Eddie Fogler's departure. Tubby Smith stays with Kentucky, Rod Barnes gains a four year extension, and Bobby Cremins may return from retirement to lead USC. The field remains unsettled as other schools benefit from the USC bid.
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Tubby Smith
Kentucky
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Mississippi
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Georgia Tech
Aiken Standard Staff Roster Details Crewing Leaders
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Circulation Director Garth R. Groshans Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant and James R. Bennett Jr Systems Manager J David Boyd.
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Timothy E. O'Briant
James R. Bennett Jr
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Affirmative action on the ropes again
The column argues affirmative action harms medical school admissions and outcomes. It cites a Center for Equal Opportunity study on Maryland Medical School showing black students admitted with lower test scores and grades, higher failure rates, and lower graduation and licensing exam passage compared to whites and Asians.
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Aiken Historic Preservation Commission Appreciated
Debbie Boehner and Linda B Eldridge thank the Aiken Historic Preservation Commission for its service on the Aiken Preparatory School project. They note the commission supported redevelopment and met to help the school meet its timetable, stressing the decision to move rested on multiple factors.
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The Aiken Standard Letter to Editor Policy
The Aiken Standard announces that letters to the editor are welcome and may be edited. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802. Email swallace duesouth.net and fax to 803 648 605.
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Russia and U S revive Cold War tensions say columnist
The Providence Journal column argues Washington and Moscow risk renewed Cold War strains after expulsions of diplomats and posturing. It cites Russia’s market struggles, NATO expansion pushback, Putin's travels, and Iran nuclear ties as signs of a turning point toward confrontation rather than integration.
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