Ethics complaint against Hightower questioned by Aiken County council
The Letters to the Editor respond to an ethics complaint against County Council Chairman Ronnie Young and other members. They defend Councilman Willar Hightower’s absence from meetings, say the complaint is ludicrous, and argue he did not influence the committee or budget decisions. They urge recognizing council progress and denounce disruption.
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Ronnie Young
Willar Hightower
Council
Hightower
Aiken County
Editor's Corner: Aiken weighs growth and restraint
The City of Aiken faces a classic growth vs. restraint debate as residents split between wanting more development and fearing urban sprawl. The Sam's Club relocation talks highlight the balance officials aim to strike to keep the city vibrant while preserving its character. Jeffrey B. Wallace.
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Aiken
Sam's Club
Whiskey Road
Powderhouse Road
Harriett Skinner remembered for Rotary service and charity
Columna tribute to Harriett Skinner who died after a lingering illness. A longtime community volunteer with Rotary United Way and Alien Electric Co-Op she was named 2000 Aiken Chamber Woman of the Year and United Way Volunteer of the Year in 1998. Her leadership as Rotary District 7750 governor and her steady work touched Helping Hands Habitat and polio eradication efforts.
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Alien Electric Co-Op
Rotary
United Way
Harriett
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club of
Aiken
Paul Harris
Rotary Foundation
Greensboro
Hamiett
Nate
Don
Cathy
Hariet
Rotary International
Harriette Skinner
Harriet
Graniteville plant purchase praised by local resident
Larry Murph Clearwate cheers Weldon Wyatt for purchasing the Granitevine plant, calling it good news for Aiken County. He worries about delays from Senator Ryberg and allies at the County Council and School Board, but urges support for the Graniteville project.
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Granitevine
Weldon Wyatt
Aiken County
Senator Ryberg
Nasrallah cited as new Saladin in Middle East clash
A columnist labels Hassan Nasrallah as a modern Saladin uniting Sunnis and Shiites against the United States and, by extension, Israel, while criticizing President George W. Bush for allegedly achieving this unlikely alliance. Joaquin Godoy Aiken
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Hassan Nasrallah
George W. Bush
America
Israel
Remove religion from politics letter on faith and politics
A reader argues religion should not influence politics arguing Christ did not align with any party. The letter criticizes using faith to attack Democrats Kennedy and Kerry, claiming both sides commit wrongs and urging readers to avoid hate and judgment based on political actions. The writer notes concerns about war and abortion debates as political manipulation.
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Wess Boone
Middle East
Kennedy
Kerry
Crist
Christ
Bush
China holds record June trade surplus and finances U S debt
The June trade surplus reaches a record 14.5 billion with exports to the West led by the United States. China’s large cash reserves now rival Japan as the world’s top foreign currency holder, enabling it to finance U S indebtedness amid a looming federal deficit.
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United States
Japan
U.S
Bush
Federal Reserve
Cone
America
Jeff Hall
Wagener
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