Editorial: drop parties in local elections in South Carolina
An editorial argues for nonpartisan local elections to attract broader candidate participation and focus on community well being. It notes partisan labels can deter potential local candidates and may benefit parties more than communities, urging municipalities and Aiken County to consider nonpartisan rules.
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U.S. Senate
South Carolina
Aiken County
Abuses at Guantanamo Prompt Calls for Inquiry
The Defense Department faces renewed scrutiny as the Red Cross reports to the U.S. government that detainees at Guantanamo Bay suffered coercion and torture like acts. Members push for an exhaustive congressional investigation.
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International Red Cross
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New York Times
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International Committee of the Red Cross
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Aitken Standard Staff Directory Details
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership team with roles for publisher editor advertising director business manager managing editor production director circulation director systems manager and customer service manager. Contact emails and notes accompany each position for staff coordination.
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Scott B. Huntershunter
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Jeffrey B. Wallace Jwallace
Arthur T. Zappa Azappa
Ellen C. Priestpriest
Timothy E. O’briant Tobriant
Phillip Yates Byates
Scot Newcomsnewcom
J. David Boyd Dboyd
Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
Auburn season reflections and BCS reforms debated
The interview discusses Auburn’s season as a dream that argued for a national title shot. It proposes delaying rankings until October, adding another game after bowls, and advocates sharing a national championship if two undefeated teams exist.
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Auburn
Oklahoma
South Aiken High School drives care for troops in Iraq
SAHS student led Project Yellow Ribbon collected 1800 pounds of care packages and 1000 letters for the 151st Aviation Brigade and Medical Battalion Task Force 2 2 in Camp Normandy, sending 97 boxes totaling nearly a ton to support 1000 soldiers. The effort involved 1500 people and 55 classes, with donations from local businesses and community members.
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Aiken
151St Aviation Brigade
Camp Normandy
Larry Laughlin
Sahs Njrotc
Jim Harris
Aiken County Veterans Affairs
Karen Garcia
RCS Corporation
Julie McCrum
Iraq
SAHS
Donna Cornwell
Rachelle Mason
Jan Nashatker
South Aikien High School
Spirit Links
South Airien High School
Nick Landis
Yellow Ribbon
Millbrook Elementary School
Ple
Rob Novit
Aiken Standard
Houndslake Country Club
Paul
Debbie Deason
Todd
Nancy Antonacci
Mark F Taylor
MoonBeams
Daylight Donuts
Ronald E. Grooms
Richard
Sarah Harmon
James
Sandy Sparks
Aiken Emergency Medicine
Glenn
Kathy MacDougal
Target
Abney Caldwell Builders
Richard Alvanos
Alvanos Electronics
Marian Garcia
Julie
Martin McCrum
Veterans Administration
South Aiken High School
Colony Parkway
S.C
Readers respond to Don’t be fooled by school choice editorial
A South Carolina educator from Aiken County challenges the piece arguing that funds follow students regardless of schooling. The letter asserts per student funding, home schooling taxes, and general funds mean no public tax money is diverted from schools.
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South Carolina
Aiken County
Arne Flifler Missed by NARFE Chapter 934
Obituary notes the passing of Arne Flifler long time NARFE officer and member. He served as president vicepresident treasurer service officer and membership chair of Chapter 934. He supported Congress advocacy, donated a hand woven shawl yearly, and engaged in bird houses bell ringing poetry wreath making language coaching and church activities.
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Salvation Army
NARFE
Viewpoints for My View Submissions at Aiken Standard
Readers may submit letters to the editor for My View by calling 648 2311 Ext 278 or mailing to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Include signer address and daytime home phone numbers for verification.
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French Woman Hides Identity for Job Interview
Fatima Talbi, a French woman, adopted a name that sounded French to boost hiring odds. She secured an interview but was not hired after she disclosed her real identity, saying she would not lose her own identity for a job.
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