Editorial: State should end minibottles in South Carolina
The editorial urges South Carolina to allow a voter referendum to scrap minibottles. It argues mini bottles heighten alcohol strength in mixed drinks, raise costs, and boost tax revenue via many small containers. It claims lawmakers oppose change to protect sales and sin tax receipts.
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South Carolina
Palmetto
Senate
Judiciary Committee
House
South Carlina
Manhattan
New York City
Long Island
General Assembly
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Highlights Leadership Team
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa and Managing Editor Timothy E. O'Brien. Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Deborah Dyches Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson and additional managers support operations.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Jen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Brian
Deborah Dyches Systems
A J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Battered Woman Syndrome Politics Roils California Race
The debate over battered woman syndrome as a legal defense surfaces in California governor race. Cheryl Sellers, jailed for first degree murder of her husband in 1988, claims abuse and seeks parole with Democratic leaders backing parole, while GOP candidate Bill Simon urges discretion. The case spotlights whether such defenses excuse murder and how politics shapes clemency and criminal justice.
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California
Cheryl Lynn Sellers
Los Angeles Times
Sellers
State Senate
State Parole Board
Gray Davis
Parole Board
Bill ‘Simon
Simon
Davis
GOP
Chilren
Susan Wendries
Driver hits dog on Rutland Drive near Aiken High
Susan Sander of Aiken writes a letter condemning a driver who struck a large black and white dog near Aiken High School just after 6 p.m. on Thursday and did not stop. She praises students and others who helped remove the dog before spring break.
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Rutland Drive
Aiken High School
Aiken
Susan Sander Aiken
Paws for Cancer Race Raises Funds With Pet Focus
The third annual Paws for Cancer Race took place on Saturday March 30 despite rain. Runners and dogs remained upbeat as funds were raised for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at South Aiken High School on May 10 and 11. Total donations reached 7000 dollars with support from sponsors including Veterinary Services The Ivy Cottage Precision Tune Auto Care and more.
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American Cancer Society
South Aiken High School
Veterinary Services
Ivy Cottage
Precision Tune Auto Care
Eulalie Salley & Co. Realtors
Stewart Builders
Bone Fide Bakery
Powderhouse
Bruster’s
Aiken Drug
Holley Heating
Dixie Lock & Safe
J.M. Greene & Co
Aiken Running Club
Shutterbug Photo
Easter Road to Emmaus Reflects Resurrection Joy
A sermon-like reflection on Luke chapter 24 where Cleopas and his companion meet the risen Jesus at Emmaus. The listener is urged to witness with the same urgency born of an Easter experience, and to live resurrection life daily. Joe Haroutunian’s Armenian heritage is used to illustrate meaning of resurrection as son of resurrection.
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Cleopas
Emmaus
Jerusalem
Elie Weisel
Jesus
Lord
Divinity School of the University of Chicago
Joseph Haroutunian
Joe
Haroutunian
Harwood
Harwell
Armenia
Haroutun
Sam Joseph Haroutunian
Christ the Lord
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Phillip Yates
Michelle Malkin
Reaters Syndic
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Holly Waltz
Jeri Campbell
Lynn Drinkwater
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Fred Andreaikan Firat
Yx Baptist Sch
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