Education Summit in Aiken Examines Local School Fixes
An Education Summit at USC Aiken brings educators officials and business leaders to discuss local actions to sustain or improve funds for public schools amid statewide budget cuts. Dr. Ben Carson urged putting education first and mobilizing the community to ensure children receive quality schooling without raising local taxes.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Brother John Bradford 1936 2019 remembered in Aiken letter
Sally Bradford Bryan and family write to mourn brother John Bradford who died July 26 after acute pancreatitis. They thank friends and local groups in Aiken for prayers meals and support and honor his faith and kindness while asking readers to continue prayers and blessings.
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Mailbag sendups to Putin from Bush Obama and McCain
The column curates mock emails from President Bush President Obama and Senator McCain addressing Vladimir Putin. It lampoons diplomatic tension over Georgia Russia and US partisan voices with playful tone and pop culture references.
Medvedev orders halt to action in Georgia
The text cites Russian President Medvedev stating peace and security are restored and the aggressor punished with significant losses. It notes disorganization of the aggressor's military as part of the halt to military action in Georgia.
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Dmitri Medvedev
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Letters on war, politics and the president's public actions
A reader expresses distress over the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the risk to military families, and the president's perceived distractions during the Olympics. The writer accuses the administration of lies about entering the war, contrasts it with Russia's Georgia invasion, and voices mixed local opinions in Aiken County.
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Afghanistan
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Aiken County
Senator Ryberg scrutinizes GVW donations
A letter defends Senator Ryberg against charges of meddling in GVW Incorporation, arguing he represents residents and acts on their requests. The writer questions anonymous donors and asserts Ryberg’s right to inquire, urging better fact checking.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Aiken Standard
The notice invites readers to submit letters to the editor about concerns, stating a 200 word limit and noting edits may occur. It provides mailing address, email, and fax contact for the Aiken Standard letters section.
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