Tenenbaum Gift Spark in Sanford Senate Talk
Inez Tenenbaum proclaims she would not run for the U.S. Senate if it meant leaving her school post midterm, while Gov. Mark Sanford signals the superintendent’s role in appointing a successor could matter. Analysts note the Democrats see Tenenbaum as key to keeping Hollings’ seat if vacant.
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Inez Tenenbaum
U.S. Senate
Associated Press
Tenenbaum
Mark Sanford
The
Charleston
Post and Courier
Tourism in August Tied to School Calendar Shuffle
Gov. Mark Sanford signed a bill stripping the South Carolina Board of Education of calendar control, ending a rule that forced schools to start before Labor Day. The move aims to boost August tourism and sales tax growth, with a promise of later mid May start for state tests to ease local school pressure.
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Mark Sanford
Grand Strand
South Carolina
Inez Tenenbaum
Myrtle Beach
Sun News
Aitken Standard Staff Listing and Roles
The Aitken Standard identifies Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor. Other listed roles include Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa, Business Ellen C. Priest, Timothy E. O Briant, Production Director Phillip Yates, Circulation Direct Scot Newcom, J. David Boyd, and Letitia Jefferson as Customer Service Manager.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Arthur T. Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O’briant
Phillip Yates
Scot Newcom
Firing line to newsroom ropes course to USC Aiken internship
A student reporter recounts fear and growth during a South Carolina Press Association internship at the Aiken Standard. She details a rappel drill, first-day jitters, and supportive mentors like Jeff Wallace Katey Rich and Kathy Jetcoats while reflecting on lessons, future plans, and pride in local journalism.
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USC Aiken
Stanley Rich
Standard
Jeff Wallace
Wallace
Aiken
Katey Rich
Kathy Jetcoats
Rutland Drive
National Guardsman
South Carolina Press Association
The
Aiken Standard
Proud uncle salutes nephew Ben after boot camp graduation
A nephew from Ohio, Ben, graduated from Marine boot camp at Parris Island. Family members traveled from Columbus to Edisto Beach to celebrate as Ben begins the next phase at Camp Lejeune. The account highlights Ben’s weight loss, discipline, oath, and commitment to four years of service while noting the wider context of American military action abroad.
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Ben
Ohio
Parris Island
Brian
Cheryl
Columbus
South Carolina
Marine Corps
Edisto Beach
Afghanistan
Iraq
Army
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Edisto
America
Sam
Jeff
Letters defend Earth Charter against bigoted view
Vicki Salzman Aiken argues in a letter that Earth Charter champions conservation, humanity, and respect for life, opposing Joseph Ferro’s anti-American framing and warning against nationalist domination and past injustices. She equates sovereignty with moral responsibility and rejects conquest.
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Joseph Ferro
Ferro
America
Vicki Salzman Aiken
Aiken Chapter Hails Wilson Barrett for UN Defund Vote
The Aiken Chapter of the John Birch Society commends congressional votes to defund the United Nations. It argues for more statesmen over politicians and urges investigations of the Council on Foreign Relations, accusing it of plotting to erode U.S. sovereignty and create a one world socialist system.
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Aiken
John Birch Society
Joe Wilson
Gresham Barrett
United Nations
Statesman
America
Council of Foreign Relations
CFR
Col
Edward M. House
U.S
Aiken Regional Improvements Questioned in Public Letter
A reader criticizes K D Justyn for PR efforts at Aiken Regional Medical Center. The letter questions leadership actions, cites a two month nursing supervisor absence, and warns of long ER waits while alleging ongoing lawsuits and complaints. The writer calls for substantive fixes over publicity.
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K.D. Justyn
Aiken
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Twenty Minute Parking Plan Draws Merchant Fire
A Downtown Association proposal to limit parking to twenty minutes provokes strong merchant opposition. Critics blame drivers and merchants for curb congestion and warn meters and restriction will push customers away. They urge long term parking to support lingering shoppers and town turnover.
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Aitken Standard
Scott B. Hunter
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Powers That Be
Rob Novit
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