Editorial on SRS staff cuts and future plans
The letter discusses Savannah River Site plans to cut about 500 jobs, noting the impact on Aiken County’s economy and the risk to institutional knowledge. It argues for new missions to sustain employment and urges DOE and Congress to support future missions for the site.
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Grandparents Move To Be Near Grandchildren In Virginia
Aiken bids farewell to Bob and Eileen Stowell as they relocate to Virginia to be closer to their grandchildren. The couple, active in Public Education Partners, embody a modern retirement trend of re retiring to new locales.
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End of innocence in Blacksburg grief and media
A columnist reflects on the Virginia Tech massacre and Blacksburg as a small town. The piece questions how to protect loved ones, the role of media in violence, and the fragile sense of safety in daily life.
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Letters to the Editor Guidance for Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to submit opinions under 200 words for publication. Submissions may be edited. Include sender contact details and address for verification. Email and fax options are provided for sending letters to the Aiken Standard.
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Virginia Tech Shooter Video Broadcasts Draw Scrutiny
ABC News spokesman Jeffrey Schneider criticizes the repeated broadcasts of Cho Seung-Hui’s video message, noting the footage drains value as breaking news and becomes gratuitous in coverage.
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O'Reilly Notes Press Criticism of United States
Tomorrow J Bill O'Reilly critiques global press for pot shots at the United States. He centers on letters to the editor and argues the fairness of Social Security law.
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Letter defending USC history and Confederate flag comments
A 1975 USC graduate writes to defend the school and recount historic ties to the Confederacy. The letter criticizes Spurrier for remarks about the Confederate flag and cites governors, veterans, and notable alumni connected to South Carolina history.
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Johnson Hagood
Hugh Thompson
John Richardson
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Thomas Green Clemson
Don Imus
Mark K. Humphreville
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