Aiken Standard Motto and Staff Echo Walt Disney Quote
Aiken Standard column highlights the firm’s founding year 1867 and lists key staff positions including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Executive Editor Melissa Hanna Advertising Director Dee Taylor Circulation Manager Laura Tiedman and Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson. The item ends with Walt Disney’s famous encouragement to pursue dreams.
SCE&G ends weather based rate adjustments in South Carolina
The utility company terminates its three year weather fluctuation rate scheme after regulator concerns and numerous complaints. It shifts to a budget billing plan averaging annual usage to stabilize monthly bills, aiding fixed income households and local economies.
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Obama Ups the Tempo on HealthCare.gov Fixes
The Obama administration touts progress two months after the HealthCare.gov launch while acknowledging ongoing flaws. Improved load times and capacity exist but back end data errors and subsidy reporting problems threaten insurer and consumer experiences and, ultimately, public trust in Obamacare.
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Debate Over South Carolina Judges Appointments Heats Up
Haley and Sheheen clash over magistrate selections with eight pending cases cited. The piece argues for reform toward merit based systems and less legislative influence, urging public pressure this election year to rethink state judicial appointments.
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Letter to the Editor pushes partisanship and calls for leadership
A Republican letter criticizes current leaders and defends past presidents while accusing Democrats of health care failings. It questions Obama staff, ACA impacts, and media coverage, then urges public voices to “take back control” and demand accountable leadership.
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South Carolina
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Anthony DiStefano
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