Aiken city water rate hike discussed amid mixed reactions
Editorial argues the 8 percent water and sewer increase, effective May 1, is necessary to fix leaks and replace aging pipes. It notes residents have seen a 42 percent rise since 2002 while stressing the city maintains one of South Carolina’s lower rates and that the levy is tied to infrastructure needs.
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Aiken
South Carolina
Myrtle Beach
Public Works
Larry Morris
Richard Pearce
Surrey Woods
Bentenea
Jeff Fager remembers Mike Wallace after his death
CBS News chairman Jeff Fager recalls Mike Wallace as fearless in interviews and relentless in seeking the truth. He notes Wallace’s influence and the nervous anticipation his presence inspired among subjects and viewers.
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Mike Wallace
CBS News
60 Minutes
Jeff Fager
Publisher and editors listed for Aiken Standard
The document provides staff roles at the Aiken Standard including Scott B. Hunter as publisher and editor Timothy E. O Briant executive editor and others in production, advertising, business, and delivery across multiple staff names and email formats.
Column on judgment and race in Trayvon Martin era
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues against both rushing to judgment and unfounded restraint in race cases. He notes media haste, public figures from Fox News to Hannity and Bennett, and incidents like Louima and Zimmerman to show bias hides behind civility. He urges cautious, evidence based judgment and invites readers to engage weekly.
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Tamara Holder
Fox “News
Trayvon Martin
Sean Hannity
Trayvon
Ms. Holder
Abner Louima
New York
Holder
Hannity
Louima
Rodney King
Los Angeles
Daryl Gates
Louisiana
Zimmerman
Voter fraud claims swirl around 2012 election plans
The letter asserts Obama intends to steal the 2012 vote and claims Attorney General Holder will ignore fraud when it benefits Democrats. It cites a Carter Commission finding no disenfranchisement and notes a Supreme Court upholding photo ID laws, urging vigilance against perceived conspiracy.
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Obama
Holder
Justice Department
Billy Clubs
Jimmy Carter
Supreme Court
Barack Obama
Citizens claim right of self protection in heated letter
A reader responds to an April rally article arguing for self defense rights. The letter discusses Castle Doctrine, other South Carolina stand your ground laws, pistol and concealed weapons rules, citizen arrest powers, and cautions neighbors to arm and act if life is in danger.
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J. Collova
Pastor Guyton
Scotty Richardson
Ray
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