Hollings Calls Time On Senate After 2005 Retirement
The South Carolina senator Fritz Hollings announces retirement at end of term in 2005. A tireless advocate for federal funds, he and Strom Thurmond bridged parties to serve constituents. His bold, partisan style defined decades of service and steady leadership for the state.
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Privatizing South Carolina school bus system
Governor Sanford proposed privatizing the state run school bus system to fix chronic bus shortages. The Sun News notes the General Assembly cannot buy enough buses for 85 districts, and suggests districts receive a transportation allowance to hire contractors for faster fleet upgrades.
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Arnold Dean and Schwarzenegger Dominate 2004 Campaign Talk
B Jay Cooper notes media frenzy over Howard Dean and Arnold Schwarzenegger as leading presidential and California gubernatorial contenders. He argues Dean’s record is unclear and Schwarzenegger could win, while recalling recalls and public fatigue with political spectacle.
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Power outage echoing in Aiken community impact
Aiken Standard notes Northeast blackout disrupted Baseview hosted site and e mail services affecting Aiken residents. The editor explains server outages in Michigan halted aikenstandard com and related communications, outlines wider infrastructure links, and shares a reader praise letter from Royce Reagan of Marianna Florida about downtown Aiken.
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State Corrections Chief urges shift to alternatives to prison
Jon Ozmint, head of South Carolina Department of Corrections, calls lawmakers to cut prison populations by expanding nonviolent offender alternatives and restoring judge discretion. He warns the state cannot afford longer mandatory terms and urges home detention or shorter sentences to align with a national trend.
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State Department of Corrections
South Carolina
Local Aiken paper staff directory listing key editors and managers
The Aiken Standard publishes its internal staff roster listing Publisher Scott B. Hunter Advertising Director Jeffrey B. Wallace and Managing Editor Timothy E. O'Brien among the executive team. Other listed roles include Circulation Director Phillip Yates, Systems Manager Scot Newcom, Customer Service Manager J. David Boyd, and Letitia Jefferson. The document names Arthur T. Zappa as Advertising Director and Ellen C. Priest as Business Manager.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Arthur T. Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O’brian
Sno Cone zoning clash preserves Bonniview’s residential charm
The Bonniview Estates parcel near Whiskey Road sits in RC residential zoning with a 25 percent home occupation allowance. An illegal freestanding Sno Cone stand spurred debate on preserving neighborhood tranquility and limiting commercial intrusion. County Council upheld RC zoning to protect 163 other parcels and maintain residential character.
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Heart facilities save life of Aiken woman
Aiken Regional Medical Centers ER team battled 45 minutes on May 24 to avert cardiac arrest. Dr. Arthur removed two clots and inserted three stents in time to save her heart. some foot damage occurred due to diminished circulation during resuscitation. Belated thanks also to the late Will Cole and Dr Cundey for bringing cardiac care to the center.
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Letters to the Editor policy at the Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard outlines guidelines for Letters to the Editor, requiring brief letters with the writer’s signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. It notes editing and condensing and limits letters to one per % days to widen viewpoints.
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