Education battle begins in Aiken County schools
The new school year starts with nearly 25 000 students in Aiken County as teachers, students, parents and administrators face pressures from academic standards and budget realities. The editorial urges all parties to work as allies in the fight against ignorance to ensure a successful year.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contacts and Editorial Team
The Aiken Standard lists its publication roles and staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Assistant Editor Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson as part of the newsroom and operations team.
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9/11 Nostalgia and Bush in the postwar world view
Robert Zelnick argues that Democratic critics overstate a unified post 9/11 liberal dream. He contends Cold War myths shaped the party’s convention rhetoric, while global partners questioned U.S. leadership and the era’s alliances. He notes enduring uncertainty in Iraq coalition building.
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Thanks to medical team for saving Al Meyers life
Alfred and Martha Meyers of Ridge Spring thank Dr. Wayne Frei Dr. Gerald Gordon Dr. David Cundey ER staff ambulance crew and nurses on 4th and 5th cardiac floors plus Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church minister Charlie Yoho and their faith in the Lord. They say they are forever in their debt and prayers.
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What has Kerry done to qualify for president
A reader argues there should be formal standards to qualify a president. They contend Kerry lacks governance experience and warn that money and party loyalty, not leadership, currently decide elections. Cites his career as a veteran prosecutor and senator and imagines unfit appointees.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Reader Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with signature mailing address and phone numbers for verification. Send to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email swallace@aikenstandard.com or fax 803 648 6052.
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Back to School Spirit in Aiken County 04 05
Nostalgic reflection on the start of the new school year in Aiken County. The author urges parents and adults to share past school memories with youth, support homework and projects, and channel energy into learning for a future of excellence.
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