Aiken Stawart Founded in 1867
Publication details list Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Melissa Hanna as Executive Editor. Dee Taylor is Advertising Director Terri Cheek is Business Manager Laura Tiedman is Circulation Manager Letitia Jefferson is Classified Advertising Manager Ronnie Butler is Production Director.
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Think About It The old forget The young don't know
A compact note presents a Japanese proverb about memory across generations. It contrasts the old forgetting with the young not knowing, highlighting wisdom and gaps in experience.
Four-lane Hitchcock Parkway expansion debated in Aiken
Local opinion split on widening Hitchcock Parkway from Silver Bluff to U.S. 1 to four lanes. Proponents stress future growth and economic development with Walmart and Sam's Club nearby, while critics warn of loss of greenscape. Costing about 34 million dollars, funds come from three sources with additional support from the South Carolina Infrastructure Bank, though final design and financing remain unsettled.
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Obama policy critique echoes Reagan era arms stance
Cal Thomas argues President Obama’s foreign policy lacks clear direction while contrasting Reagan’s strength with Carter and Clinton era missteps. He cites Iran Mugabe sanctions and drone strikes as insufficient deterrents, urging a stronger U S leadership.
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Veteran GI Bill praised and cautioned by a Marine veteran
Robert A. Murphy reflects on the four year anniversary of the Post 9/11 GI Bill noting about one million service members and family have pursued higher education while HUD reports 62,619 homeless veterans on a January night. He urges benefit optimization and responsible use to avoid waste.
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Letters to the Editor on Obamacare exemptions and bridges
A reader critiques Congressional health care subsidies under Obamacare while noting an exemption for Congress. The letter calls for Republicans to oppose elitist exemptions and defend ordinary Americans. It also mentions aging wooden bridges and a Laurens Street bridge needing elevation.
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