America's grid must be secured after Thursday blackout
Editorial urges immediate action to strengthen and protect the North American power grid after a nine second cascading outage darkened millions across the Northeast and Canada. It notes 100 plants and 22 reactors halted, calls for rooting out causes, and warns against terrorist threats.
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Aiken Standard Names Editorial and Business Leaders
Aiken Standard lists Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Advertising Director Jeffrey B. Wallace. It names Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant and Production Director Phillip Yates along with Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Letitia Jefferson
Aiken County Debates School Choice And Its Risks
A letter to the editor argues that federal driven school choice in Aiken County could strain bus capacity and staffing while diverting funds from classrooms. The writer questions whether nearby schools can absorb transfers, notes potential impacts of poverty on achievement, and advocates early childhood education as a better solution. He urges careful watching of the program's effects.
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South Carolina
Liberia crisis tests U S resolve for peacekeeping
The Bush administration pressed for Charles Taylor's resignation while naval forces wait off Monrovia. A Myers memo argues against Marines in Liberia but others say U S engagement is needed to disarm child soldiers and prevent a regional collapse from Sierra Leone to Nigeria.
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MAP Commission reshapes South Carolina government
South Carolina launches the MAP Commission to audit operations, cut costs, raise accountability, and improve services. Governor Sanford chairs a bipartisan panel with 14 commissioners and 250 task force members, inviting state employees and citizens to participate via survey and six upcoming public hearings beginning August 19 in Aiken. Ken Wingate leads the commission.
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Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Policy
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor and requests brief submissions with the writer’s signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed and may be limited to one per 30 days to ensure diverse viewpoints.
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