Aiken County seniors secure record 29.1 million in scholarships
The Class of 2008 in Aiken County won 29.1 million dollars in college scholarship offers, more than double the amount from four years earlier. The funds reflect growing need, better guidance, and rising tuition costs, with many seniors heading to their new schools using the awards.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details Roles and Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists publishers editors and department heads with email contacts. Key figures include Scott B. Hunter, Jeffrey B. Wallace, Arthur T. Zappa, Timothy E. O Briant, Phillip Yates, Scot Newcom, Terri Cheek, Michael W. Gibbons, and Letitia Jefferson across executive, editorial, advertising, production, circulation, and circulation management.
Local physician Gil Royal receives outpouring of support from peers
In a letter Dr. Gil Royal recounts unexpected quadruple bypass surgery on June 30 2008 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers and the aiding physicians who covered his solo practice. Bill Besson David Cundey Greg Eaves David Keisler Mark Meyer Don Pennington Bauer Vaughters and Mike Vasovski volunteered to care for his patients, enabling his office to stay open.
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Five political films to watch from the comfort of home
David Sirota argues that amid heated campaigns and noisy media, movies offer relief and sharper political critique. He highlights Wag the Dog The Distinguished Gentleman Brewster's Millions Can Mr Smith Get to Washington Anymore The Candidate as compelling options for reflective viewing.
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Airline chaos under Bush era highlighted by Bill O'Reilly
Fox host Bill O'Reilly criticizes airline service under President George W. Bush as chaotic and poorly managed. He argues FAA head Bobby Sturgell and the administration fail to regulate takeoffs and landings, leaving travelers frustrated and planes crowded at major hubs.
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