Bush Chips Away at Constitution in Spying Ruling
Kansas City Star columnist Rhonda Chriss Lokeman notes U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor in Detroit struck down the administrations warrantless wiretapping as unconstitutional. The column condemns the White House for secret surveillance and argues for stronger congressional oversight and respect for civil liberties.
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Editorial Tighten up on illegal drinking
Letter discusses underage drinking in South Carolina urging changes from home families, business, and law enforcement. Highlights tragic alcohol related teen deaths near Columbia, arrests for supplying alcohol to teens, and calls for parental monitoring, education, ID checks, and DUI checkpoints to deter youths.
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EDITOR'S CORNER ON PREPAREDNESS FOR EMERGENCIES
Editor urges readiness for hurricanes like Ernesto, recalling Katrina and Hugo. Advises fueling cars, stocking water and nonperishable food, and coordinating with roommates. Stresses community role beyond Red Cross in protecting Charleston area and South Carolina.
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Heart attack survivor thanks ARMC care team on six year anniversary
Six years ago today Elizabeth Sorge Aiken recounts a heart attack at ARMC Emergency Room. She praises prompt attention, code blue resuscitation, and expert care from Dr. Edward Yeh Dr. Gregory Eaves Dr. David Cundey and Dr. Anselmo Arthur. She credits shock CPR catheterization stents ICU staff for no brain damage and six more years with family.
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Reading policy questions spark debate at Clemson and Ridge Spring
Letters discuss college book choices and academic rigor, arguing for or against student pickiness in readings. The writer recalls courses at Clemson, contrasting required texts with free choice and urging careful decision making before pursuing further study. A separate note recounts a 2002 Ridge Spring police issue and a delay in EMS response.
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Taxpayers group seeks cost data on school fees
The Aiken County Taxpayers Association asks parents and teachers for input on school fees and classroom supplies. A public meeting is set for Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in the County Council building, 736 Richland Ave., Aiken, with feedback welcome by email to Vicki Simons.
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Aiken Regional staff praised for compassion and care
Gloria Kotowski and family thank nurses Jeff Debra Bill Joe Jeremy Marie and respiratory therapists Ashley Anna, Scott Jason and Robert for swift, compassionate care after their mother arrived by ambulance with chest and epigastric pain. Drs Kraske Gordon and Eaves oversaw admission and telemetry on the sixth floor.
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