Recall petition urged against Lindsey Graham over Supreme Court vote
A reader calls for a recall election to question Lindsey Graham's explanation of backing the new Supreme Court justice, arguing for accountability to South Carolina voters and criticizing comments on Obama care and wage policy. The letter questions the impact of national actions on local citizens and jobs.
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Supreme Court
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Perfect cure for conservatives anger turning to euphoria
A letter to the editor urges conservatives upset with liberal media and Democrats to watch Fox News and listen to Rush Limbaugh for a week. It invites readers to call TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief, space limited comments.
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Rush Limbaugh
Aikenstandard
Aiken
Newsroom
Michael Gibbons
First three named storms spark season start, SC safe
Hurricane Ana Bill and Claudette form in early season with Florida Panhandle landfall and expected impacts minimal for South Carolina. Massick notes Bill may become a major hurricane off distant track toward Bermuda. Claudette weakens after landfall, Ana dissipating as it approaches Hispaniola.
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First-time principal Excited About Upcoming School Year
First day nerves eased as eight first-time district principals begin 2009-10. Michelle Padgett, new principal at Gloverville Elementary, cites strong community support and plans a data driven reading initiative to meet student needs. She previously served as Clearwater Elementary assistant principal and as a curriculum coordinator at Leavelle McCampbell Middle School.
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Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
Clearwater Elementary School
Susan Malcom
Aiken Standard Contact and Circulation Details
The Aiken Standard announces office hours Monday to Friday and provides editors and contacts including Tim O Briant, Michael Gibbons, Congee, and Scott B Hunter. It lists publisher, mailing address, ISSN, and subscription rates with various delivery options and a 2008 Sunday Plus schedule.
Beech Island homicide ruled after club death
Bernard Jones, 53, of 3117 Silver Bluff Road, was found dead Sunday at an unlicensed private night club on Green Bush Road in Beech Island. Coroner Tim Carlton said he likely died between 1 and 4 a.m. after being shot and beaten, with authorities seeking tips to identify suspects and preserve anonymity for rewards up to 1000 dollars.
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Green Bush Road
Aiken
Tim Carlton
Carlton
Jones
Dave Myers
Sheriff’s Office
Myers
Green Bush Road Club
Prince
Aiken County
Center to offer free tax workshop at USC Aiken
The Aiken Small Business Development Center offers a free tax workshop for prospective and new small business owners from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday September 9 in room 110 of the Penland Administration Building at USC Aiken. Registration is required by August 31. Call 641-3646 or email SBDC@usca.edu.
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August Faith in Aiken and Lottery Numbers
Aiken's August theme is Faith. Lottery results listed include Pick 3 Midday 4 8 6 Pick 4 Midday 9 3 8 0 Pick 3 Evening 5 8 5 Pick 4 Evening 1 4 3 4 Palmetto Cash 5 20 3 8 10 1 Multiplier 2. Additional Georgia Lottery numbers shown include Cash 3 Midday 2 5 3 Cash 4 Midday 4 5 9 4 Cash 3 Evening 1 3 4 Cash 4 Evening 3 9 5 6 Fantasy 5 10 38 14 28 16.
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