Editorial: Do Not Release Exotic Pets Into Local Habitats
The community is urged to respect nature by not releasing exotic pets like caimans into Carolina Bay. Responsibility for pet purchases lies with owners, who should seek humane options through authorities or local collectors. Protect our city’s natural areas by reporting issues and keeping parks litter free.
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Aiken Standard Names Publisher and Contributors Listed
The Aiken Standard credits publisher Scott B. Hunter and staff writers Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur T. Zappa Ellen C Priest Timothy E. O Brian Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson in a byline style note.
Who Gets to Make Rules God or Man
The writer questions whether scripture or constitutional interpretation should guide church leadership, arguing that liberal readings of the Bible and high church politics threaten doctrinal clarity. They cite Bishop-elect Gene Robinson and 1 Timothy on marriage, warning that redefining holiness risks divine authority and church integrity.
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Army taps Pete Schoomaker as new chief of staff
Pete Schoomaker becomes the 35th chief of staff of the U S Army. A Delta Force alum with over 30 years in service he recalls Desert One and the Iran rescue disaster. He led SOCOM and later commanded forces in Iraq while pledging open dialogue with Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and a long, tough fight against terrorism.
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Kobe Bryant Race Card Looms In Legal Battle
The piece argues Kobe Bryant's rape case may mirror the O J Simpson trial in race dynamics. It notes attorney Milton Grimes and media saturation, considers venue change and jury composition as potential race-based strategies, and cautions against national racial confrontation.
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