Aitken Standard Firm Details 1867 Founding
Publisher Scott B. Hunter lists executive editors and department heads for the Aitken Standard. Timothy E. O Brient serves as Executive Editor, Dee Taylor as Advertising Director, Melanie Smith as Internet Sales Director, Phil Yates as Production Director, Terri Cheek as Production Director, Laura Tiedman as Business Manager, and Letitia Jefferson as Delivery Director.
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Thoughtful Maxim from Jane Austen on Help and Initiative
A Jane Austen quote notes that some people grow less responsible the more others assist them. It highlights a tension between generosity and fostering independence. The remark reflects classic Victorian era sensibilities about self-reliance and social duty.
Romney Ryan ticket questioned in readers letters
Readers critique Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan selection. They fear the Ryan budget would slash Medicare Medicaid food stamps and Pell grants while boosting defense and debt. The letters urge voters to examine policy beyond rhetoric and demand open debate.
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Online readers react to North Augusta gunshop shooting
Readers comment on a story about a gunshop owner who fired on burglars, killing one and wounding two, with opinions praising the owner as a patriot and questioning the burglars. The piece references related online commentary and a separate column discussion on gay marriage.
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Tougher laws urged to curb meth epidemic in Spartanburg
The Upstate faces a growing meth crisis with lab busts rising and South Carolina among the top meth producers. A House subcommittee weighs stricter limits including possible prescriptions for ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, with Oregon and Mississippi cited as examples of success.
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Romney Ryan ticket signals focus on economy over social issues
Kathleen Parker critiques the Romney Romney Ryan announcement and the media’s fixation on “boring white guy” stereotypes. She argues VP picks largely shift two points in home states and cautions against pandering and rigid party purity.
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