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SCOTT B. HUNTER as Publisher TIM OBRIANT leads Audience Development MELISSA HANNA serves as Executive Editor DEE TAYLOR is Advertising Director LAURA TIEDMAN oversees Circulation LETITIA JEFFERSON directs Classified Advertising RONNIE BUTLER is Production Manager.
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Quote on government killing shaping private violence
Elbert Hubbard notes that state sanctioned killing by governments sets a precedent leading private individuals to kill as well. The remark links public policy to private violence, underscoring moral and social consequences.
Community groups push for holiday support and recycling clarity
Aiken Public Safety accepts aluminum can donations to aid burn victims families via the Can It Campaign benefiting Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation and Joseph M. Still Burn Center guests at Doctors Hospital Augusta. Salvation Army warns of fake collectors during Red Kettle drive at Kroger Walmart Sam's Club and more. Camp Gravatt seeks donations for Fort Gordon holiday retreat. County recycling confusion prompts call to reinstate a plan across 10 centers.
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To Burn Foundation
Aiken Public Safety
Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation
Public Safety
Can It
Joseph M. Still
Doctors Hospital
Augusta
Salvation Army
Aiken Salvation Army
Angela Repass
Kroger
Walmart
Sam’s Club
Hobby Lobby
Bi-Lo
Aiken Mall
Roses
Camp Gravatt
Fort Gordon
Aiken
Aiken County
College Acres
South Aiken
Aiken County Public Works
John Dyches
Television has lost value amid reality TV overload
The column argues Americans watch computers more than TV as reality shows erode demand. It cites Marie Osmond's fainting on Dancing With the Stars, Kim Kardashian's wedding, and other sensational moments as signs of a declining slate. It notes PBS remains a rare bright spot while pop culture figures like Bill O'Reilly appear in commentary.
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TV Guide
Marie Osmond
Laurie
Rebecca
Tom Delay
Osbourne
Ozzy
Kim Kardashian
Chris Humphries
Kim
Monica Lewinsky
Michelle Obama
Gordon Ramsey
Jackie Gleason
Gordon
PBS
Elmo
Kardashians
Krauthammer Critiques Obama's Reset Policy Across Global Crises
Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer decries the Obama administration’s foreign policy. He argues the Ukraine tilt toward Russia undermines Europe and alarms allies. He condemns Middle East diplomacy with Iran and the Asia pivot as weak and provocative. He urges decisive sanctions, stronger deterrence, and a united Western response.
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Europe
European Union
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Vladimir Putin
America
U.S
Iran
Washington
Washington Post
Ussr
Putin
Obama
Poland
Czech Republic
Middle East
Security Council
Assad
Mediterranean
Congress
East China Sea
Asia
China
Letter to the Editor on Hitchcock Parkway widening
Aiken resident questions city plans to widen Hitchcock Parkway to a four lane beltway. He argues downtown should be prioritized, cites traffic, noise, pollution, wildlife habitat loss, and bridges in need of repair, and suggests lighter measures may suffice. He urges preserving trees and limiting road expansion.
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Fred Cavanaugh
Hitchcock Parkway
Aiken
Hitchcock Beltway
Aiken County
Los Angeles
Anthony J. DiStefano
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