Editorial on Virginia Tech shooting spurs campus safety debate
The piece calls the Virginia Tech massacre a national tragedy and questions how to prevent future killings. It weighs security measures like armed guards and metal detectors against preserving campus openness and freedom of inquiry.
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Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville considers city incorporation
Editors urge residents of Graniteville Vaucluse Warrenville in Aiken County to seek accurate information as signatures are gathered for a petition to place a fall ballot measure on incorporating a 25.2 square mile area with 7021 residents. They advise voters to inform themselves and vote soundly.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Outline
The document lists roles and emails for the Aiken Standard staff including publisher editor advertising director business manager news director production director circulation director managing editor and customer service manager. It assigns names such as Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace and others to each position.
Duke fiasco column warns against binding narratives
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts argues that Katrina coverage and the Duke lacrosse case show how narratives shape belief. He urges rigorous fact checking and cautions against letting emotion override evidence.
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Aiken letter defends Pelosi Syria trip and democracy
Joan Sundt of Aiken responds to Mr Topliff criticizing Nancy Pelosi and the Syria visit. She defends parliamentary checks on the president and notes the Iraq Study Group urged dialogue, while Congress funds are debated and Bush resistance cited.
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Mangum avoids perjury indictment in Duke rape case
Gail Mangum, famed for falsely accusing Duke University students, will not face perjury charges. The letter highlights alleged leniency and compares Mangum to Tawana Brawley, criticizing law enforcement and taxpayer costs tied to the case.
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Coyotes Threaten Pets on Aiken County Farm
Robert Tarrant reports multiple coyote incidents on his New Bridge Road farm in Aiken County. He recounts two pet dogs killed, a dog injured with his wife nearby, and a doe chased by two coyotes, warning that suburban patterns in San Diego mirror dangers here.
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Why Illegal Aliens Free Rein in Major Cities Debate
Tomorrow B Bill O'Reilly questions city policies allowing undocumented migrants in several large U S cities. The writer calls for impact fees on new home construction to address evolving urban pressures.
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