Traffic light to curb accidents at Ascanga Lake and Ludlow Lake
Senator Tommy Moore announced that the South Carolina Department of Transportation will install a traffic signal at the Ascanga Lake and Ludlow Lake intersection. The decision follows growing North Augusta traffic and local concerns, with DOT stating the light will be added as schedule permits. Residents are urged to report other problem spots to officials.
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Ascanga Lake
Ludlow Lake
Tommy Moore
South Carolina Department of Transportation
North Augusta
Department of Transportation
Aiken County
Aiken
DOT
Local News Staff Directory Listing
Giken Standard Publisher Scott B Hunter, Editor Jeffrey Wallace, Arthur Zappa, Ellen Priest, Managing Editor Timothy O Briant, Phillip Yates, Scot Newcom, J David Boyd, Letitia Jefferson listed with their emails and roles at the Aiken Standard. Directory notes staff contacts for editorial, management, and reporting.
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Scott B. Huntershunter
Aikenstandard
Jeffrey B. Wallace Jwallace
Arthur T. Zappa Azappa
Ellen C. Priestpriest
Timothy E. O’briant Tobriant
Phillip Yates Pyates
Scot
Kerry's puzzled Iraq stance sparks voter confusion
Michael Goodwin argues Kerry muddled his Iraq position with inconsistent timetables for withdrawal. He notes the candidate fluctuated from a first term plan to a six month goal while tying any troop reductions to allies, and warns that Bush and Cheney used the confusion to score points.
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Iraq
John Kerry
Kerry
France
Et al
Bush
Boston
Cheney
Florida
Vince Lombardi
Oval Office
McGreevey Resigns Amid Gay Card Accusations and Scandal
A critical column argues Gov. James McGreevey uses his sexuality to dodge accountability amid a web of associates facing graft and influence concerns. The piece links aides and allies to misconduct, and questions religious rhetoric as a refuge for political wrongdoing.
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James McGreevey
McGreevey
New Jersey
Homeland Security
Cipel
Ances
William D. Watley
Commerce and Economic Growth Commission
Watley
Roger Chugh
David D’amiano
Hillary Clinton
Lee Hart
Gary Hart
Effi Barry
Washington, D.C
Marion Barry
Recognition for Aiken County Parks summer camp program
A letter thanks the Aiken County Parks and Recreation Department for a summer camp program funded by Coca-Cola and Aiken Electric Co-op that offered four of eight weeks free for families unable to afford fees. The writer notes the staff provided fun and structure aiding children’s transition to school.
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Aiken County Parks and Recreation Department
Coca-Cola
Aiken Electric Co-op
Parks and Recreation
United Nations Plays Major Role in Iraq War
The piece argues that U S actions in Iraq were authorized by the United Nations and cites Bush May 24 2004 speech and Ayad Allawi June 4 2004 address. It contends the conflict moves toward U N led world government and questions constitutional war declaration requirements.
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United States
United Nations
Iraq
U.S
Congress
Bush
United Nations Election Commission
U.N. Security Council
Ayad Allawi
U.N
Aiken Standard Seeks Reader Letters for Viewpoints
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit brief letters to the editor with signatures and contact details for verification. Include mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers. Letters may be edited and condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or via email or fax.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Swallace
Aikenstandard
Hurricane Charley echoes in victims’ grim quotes across Florida
Quotes from Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte residents describe deprivation after Charley with lines about no bathing food or water. Israeli minister Hanegbi references prisoner hunger strikes while Lamar Odom praises Puerto Rico as the Olympic team looks toward strong performances.
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Editorial
Michael Goodwin
The
New York Daily News
N.J
Gary Taffet
Paul Levinsohn
Billboard
Taffet
Securities and Exchange Commission
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Parks and Rec. Dept
Tami Wilson
Punta Gorda
Tzachi Hanegbi
Puerto Rico
Lamar Odom
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