Midland Valley Chamber Honors Johnson and Wheat
The Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce named Gloria Busch Johnson Citizen of the Year and Heath Wheat Youth of the Year at its annual banquet. Johnson has led chamber efforts for nearly twenty years improving local life while Wheat, a Midland Valley High School student and teacher cadet, aims for USC Aiken and a pediatric career.
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Letters to the Editor on crime and immigration policy
A Roanoke reader urges harsh action against a molester released by Judge Early and criticizes immigration reforms. The letter accuses protesters of endorsing illegality, immigrants’ lack of assimilation, and reliance on taxpayer funded benefits for unauthorized arrivals, including pregnant migrants seeking free medical care.
Aiken Standard Staff Credits Noted in Publisher Line
A publisher and editor lineup is listed for the Aiken Standard with roles covering advertising, business, production, circulation, systems, and customer service. Contact details appear in the byline style, naming individual staffers and divisions.
Blue Ribbon Net Highlights Child Abuse Prevention Month
Column urges community action during April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. It reflects on Aiken County and South Carolina abuse statistics, celebrates the opening of the Child Advocacy Center, and urges early intervention, reporting, and supportive services to prevent abuse and neglect.
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State lawmakers block cigarette tax increase despite voter support
A South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee vote killed a plan to raise the cigarette tax. Voters had shown 71 percent backing for higher taxes to fund Medicaid expansion and public health programs, but representatives chose not to advance the bills.
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Illegal aliens are not citizens letter to the editor
The writer argues that illegal immigrants lack citizen rights and should not receive public benefits or voting eligibility. The letter stresses national sovereignty and that legal process and language learning are essential, while acknowledging equal human value but not equality with citizens.
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Kristen Acklie
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Evolution debate challenges scripture and scientific proof
A reader contests Pastor Palmer on evolution, arguing no proof of species change exists and that kinship claims rely on opinion, not science. The letter cites Genesis and Matthew to support creation, urges the writer to study evolution independently, and questions the credibility of scientists.
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