Readers react to drug mentions and political bias in letters
A collection of letters to the editor in the Aiken Standard critiques drug use coverage of famous deaths, claims of editorial bias, and political views. Writers urge duty, criticize government salaries, and discuss tax policy and immigration concerns in response to local reporting.
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Salvation Army Angel Party Phone Number Corrected
The Salvation Army Special Angels Christmas party contact number in the Aiken Standard is 648 0461. The paper apologizes for the earlier incorrect listing and urges sponsorship inquiries.
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Burnettown to vote on name change in advisory referendum
Burnettown council unanimously votes to place a non binding name change before residents. The proposal asks if the town should become Midland Valley, with voting to occur as part of the Nov 2 general election ballot pending county approval.
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Robert Workman
Wayne New
Kenneth Ferguson
Michelle Pardue
Wayne Benson
James McIntosh
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Sharon Gagnon
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Democrats eye Aiken as they boost outreach in GOP stronghold
The South Carolina Democratic Party assigns a second full time worker to Aiken County to aid Kris tine Deluca with the campaign after a July 28 event featuring U S Senate candidate Inez Tenenbaum drew over 200 attendees. Local party leaders note rising activity and wider excitement despite long Republican margins.
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Charles Staples
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Kristine Deluca
Tenenbaum
Berry Goldwater
Strom Thurmond
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Luke Byars
Richard Johnson
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Philip Lord
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Aiken Bike Rodeo Set for Saturday at Mall
The Aiken Department of Public Safety hosts a Bike Rodeo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Aiken Mall. Officers will test wheels brakes frames and fit, offer helmet fitting with helmets donated by AAA, and provide a closed course ride supervised by staff. Papa Johns will provide lunch. sponsors include State Farm AAA Publix and Cyclesport.
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Yucca Mountain campaign issue fuels Nevada race
The Yucca Mountain nuclear waste plan becomes a campaign flashpoint as President Bush and Senator Kerry clash. Kerry critics question his stance while supporters cite Congress approval and ongoing SRS shipments as the process moves forward.
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