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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2014
Page
15
An editorial guest column reflects on the elusive concept of authority as expressed by Joseph Heller. The piece questions who truly holds power and how anonymous forces shape public life without clear accountability.
In 2013 a South Carolina case exposed gaps in FBI background checks when a mentally ill woman bought a Taurus handgun and nearly opened fire at Ashley Hall. The Boland Bill requires state court mental health records to be added to the national database, reducing risky purchases. Despite new state steps, federal records remain inconsistent and Senate gridlock blocks broader reform.
A guest column in the Aiken Standard questions the one cent sales tax referendum for school facilities. Tom Hallman argues for smart growth, noting water, wastewater, and economic investments that attracted families and business, and urges planning for a sustainable future.
Aiken residents report seeing a vehicle with two adults and two teens, a girl in the back waving and mouthing help. They alerted 911, endured transfers and long holds, followed the vehicle for 40 minutes, and urged action while criticizing dispatch responsiveness. They emphasize concern for a possible kidnapping and call for improvements at the 911 desk.
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