Editorial calls voter action on sales tax in Aiken County
The Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission backs a ballot to extend a 1-cent tax to fund road paving parks fire departments and emergency vehicles. Council must pass an ordinance to place the measure on November ballots. The proposal would raise 130 million to 145 million over up to seven years and expand participation to residents and visitors alike. Council should place the question on the general election for a direct public decision.
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Letter on Bush era economics and spending ethics
A reader argues that Bush era policies favored pork barrel spending, cites debt growth from 5.6 to 10.7 trillion and GDP share rise, notes prior surpluses under a Democratic president, and credits Obama with veto power over wasteful projects while urging consideration of Republican leadership history in the upcoming election.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Notes Roles and Contacts
A listing of staff positions and contact emails at the Aiken Standard, including publisher editor news director production director circulation director business manager and classified advertising manager with associated email addresses. The notice catalogs the organizational chart and staff titles for the newspaper.
Small town values on Olive Street in Washington
Kathleen Parker recalls Olive Street in Washington as a microcosm of small town values. Neighbors like Meaghan, Julia Child’s spirit, and Josephina shape daily life with warmth, food, laughter, and resilience amid city bustle, marriage, adoptions, and a departing narrator.
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Sarah Palin
Palin
America
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Mary Jo Kopechne
Julia Child
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Georgetown
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Nigel
Reagan
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Teddy
Maggie
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Hasta Luego
Obama outlines Afghanistan goals amid regional terror fight
President Obama says the aim is modest and achievable: prevent terrorists from operating in the region and stop training camps from planning attacks on the U.S. homeland. The discussion follows a history of Taliban destruction and rising flood calamity in Pakistan's northwest, with at least 1,100 lives lost.
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Fazal Maula
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Letters to the Editor Instructions from Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to submit opinions about issues of concern under 200 words. Submissions may be edited. Mail to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Email letters aikenstandard com or send via fax 6486052.
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Breitbart row sparks national debate over Sherrod tape
A letter discusses Andrew Breitbart’s edited NAACP speech clip about Shirley Sherrod, accusing him of deceit and swift boating. It contrasts Sherrod’s change of heart with Breitbart’s misrepresentation and questions South Carolina Tea Partiers’ view and potential invitation to Breitbart. It calls for a local Tea Party response.
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Shirley Sherrod
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NAACP
Sherrod
Breitbart
ACORN
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America
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Traffic plan aims to stack Whiskey and South Boundary roads
A proposed solution keeps Whiskey Road at current level while burying South Boundary beneath it. An overpass would place Whiskey Road on top with three South Boundary lanes below. The southernmost lane would serve Whiskey Road access, and a ramp could connect to northbound Whiskey Road heading west on South Boundary. Chesterfield could provide access to both roads to relieve congestion.
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Columnists Amy Banton and Teddy Kulmala Shine in Aiken
Readers praise Amy Banton and Teddy Kulmala for lively columns on life in Aiken. The pair share youthful perspectives on the town and everyday work experiences, encouraging them to continue writing.
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Amy Banton
Teddy Kulmala
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