Hollywoods welfare mooches and the film subsidy saga
Columnist Michelle Malkin rails against public incentives for film productions citing Netflix pictures with Redford and Fonda. She cites state subsidies, tax credits, and loan guarantees as redistributions, noting poor returns and cases of fraud or corruption across several states and Canada.
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Aiken Standard Founder Mentions History and Editors
The Aiken Standard notes its founding year of 1867 and lists key staff including Ellen Priest as Publisher and Editor, Michael Smith as Executive Editor, and Holly Kemp as News Editor. It also features a Thought of the Day attributed to Primo Levi.
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Michael Smith
Holly Kemp
Korea
O.J. Smith
KIA
Iraq
Gold Star
Trump
Aiken chronicling Dougherty Road dispute at Strike House Bowl
Editorial discusses a split between Aiken leaders and Strike House Bowl over a small wedge of Dougherty Road property. The issue ties private property rights to public benefits, with safety concerns at the Dougherty Road Whiskey Road intersection, potential annexation limits, and costs of easements shaping negotiations.
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Dougherty Road
Aiken
Whiskey Road
Silver Bluff
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Ect
Aiken County
Bowling Center
Walgreens
StrikeHouse
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Aiken Standard Letter Guidelines for Readers
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must stay under 500 words and may be edited for length, clarity, libel, and taste. Pen names and anonymous letters are not allowed. publication is discretionary.
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Extra Second Sparks Reflections On Time And Love
Readers share thoughts on making time count as gravity grants a rare extra second. Jamie McMahon cherishes a hug with husband and son, while others urge living honestly and valuing love over drama, including tributes to fallen relatives and critiques of political leadership.
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