Strom Thurmond Rebels Capture AAA State Football Title
Strom Thurmond High School won the Class AAA state football championship 21-3 over Clinton High School at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. Led by coach Lee Sawyer and quarterback Coco Hillary, the Rebels finished 14-1, ending a title drought since 1968 and completing one of the school's best seasons.
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FEMA pressured as Katrina victims face hotel evictions
The Rock Hill Herald condemns FEMA for delaying the removal of about 150 000 displaced hurricane victims from hotel rooms for two more weeks. The editorial questions the agency’s ability to administer relief and calls for a clearer long term plan with federal state and local cooperation.
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Dispute Over Disinformation in Nuclear Talks Cited
Senator John Warner criticizes disinformation in the country while acknowledging limited recourse and the need for rebuttal information. American negotiator Christopher Hill cautions that U S patience toward North Korea's nuclear talks has limits and signals some progress.
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Advertising Director and Suieulation Roles Named
Arthur T. Zappa is listed as Advertising Director and Scot Newcom as Suieulation Director for Aiken Standard according to internal listings. Both positions are shown with email handles at the newspaper domain.
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Council debate on SPUA removal from Animal Control Advisory Board
Scott Singer questions what the SPUA removal means for the Animal Control Advisory Board. He says the SPUA is a major county stakeholder and its absence creates a void no other organization may fill. He asks if another local group like the SPCA could fill the knowledge gap.
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Keep Christ in Christmas Letter Encourages Spiritual Reclaim
A reader recounts seeing Xmas signs and recalls parents’ lesson that Christ is missing. The letter urges reclaiming Christmas by listening to a Christmas song or cantata and lifting thoughts heavenward to celebrate Christ's meaning.
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Lisa Tindal ‘al
Freegans in New York Stir Debate on Waste and Capitalism
Columnist Carl Langley, a retired journalist, reflects on a London Times piece about Freegans in New York. The group dumpster dives to protest capitalism and food waste, citing anti capitalist motives and a scavenger lifestyle. The article notes a growing online network and encounters with activists like Janet Kalish and Adam Weissman. Langley questions wildlife impact and societal values while oddly endorsing cautious dumpster food washing.
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Congress urged to oppose cancer research funding cuts
Lisa Bryant of Augusta urges Congress to oppose potential cuts to cancer research and programs, citing progress over 30 years and 10 million survivors. She notes bipartisan support and a Bush Administration goal to end cancer suffering by 2015, stressing continued investment to save lives.
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Officer Joe Randall Inspires Oakwood Students With GROWING UP IS TOUGH
A reader praises Officer Joe Randall and his program for conveying real life challenges to students at Oakwood and Windsor schools. The message urges more schools to invite him, noting his dedication, unpaid time, and impact on Aiken County youth.
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