Edisto River ranking spurs push for water laws
Edisto River listed as the nation’s fifth most endangered by American Rivers. State lawmakers propose a bill by Rep. James Smith and Rep. Bill Taylor to curb withdrawals, require permits for large uses, ensure minimum in stream flow, and mandate backup water sources, preserving waterways for agriculture and business.
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American Rivers
General Assembly
S.C
James Smith
D-Richland
South Carolina
Smith
Walther Farms
Edisto
Letters to the Editor on Progressives and Energy Policy
A reader criticizes progressive stances on taxation and climate policy, arguing the rich are not unlimited funds and denouncing carbon regulation. The letter cites confiscation as a math example, opposes coal and fracking limits, questions manmade climate causes, and references several political figures and incidents to challenge liberal views.
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Anthony DiStefano
Barack Obama
U.S
West Coast
Asia
Gulf Coast
India
China
Africa
Alaska
Ted Stevens
Lois Lerner
IRS
Flag policy in Cedar Creek challenged by misconceptions
Bob Ruddy of Aiken addresses misconceptions about flag use in Cedar Creek. He clarifies no ban on U S flags, but a covenant forbids flag poles. residents employ trees or house attachments to fly flags. He cites patriotism and a veteran density of about 25 percent among Cedar Creek's 700 homes based on a voluntary survey.
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Cedar Creek
U.S
South Carolina
United States
Bob Ruddy Aiken
The Residence reveal sits behind White House doors
Kathleen Parker notes that Kate Anderson Brower's tell-all chronicles intimate White House anecdotes from 100 interviews with current and former staffers. It highlights JFK's rumored flirting, Clintons' lamp-throw episode, the Obamas dancing the first night, and Reagan era tensions while arguing privacy has vanished and discretion died.
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White House
Laura Bush
Barbara Bush
Rosalynn Carter
John F. Kennedy
Jackie
JFK
Hillary Clinton
Bill
Monica Lewinsky
Clinton
County must start smart with a new sheriff's office
Aiken residents are urged to plan a modern sheriff's office. The editorial notes the current sheriff's facility lies on Hampton Avenue in Aiken and argues for efficient, accountable leadership.
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Aiken Standard
Hampton Avenue
Aiken
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