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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 2009
Page
15
A 6-1 legislative panel found Gov Mark Sanford did not commit impeachable offenses and recommended no charges. They noted the state faces high jobless rates, declining tax revenues, and federal unemployment debt, urging focus on recovery and possible censure instead.
A writer recounts seeing a bald eagle on the shoulder of the road between Chappells and Clinton while it fed on road kill. The bird then lifted into the sky, veered into pines, leaving four astonished observers with a memorable wildlife encounter.
The Aiken Standard lists its staff roles with editors managers and contact emails for publication and advertisement inquiries. It includes Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace News Director Timothy E. O Briant Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons and other department chiefs.
An Aiken resident and SC Policy Council board member argues the Budget and Control Board misuses funds and lacks transparency. The piece calls for abolishing the board, restoring a true executive branch, and expanding legislative accountability.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal asserts by summer 2011 Afghans will see insurgents cannot prevail and will back their government. He says U S combat forces will shrink while remaining partnered with Afghan security forces to solidify gains.
The letter criticizes Senator Jim DeMint for wishing he had called President Obama a liar after Joe Wilson’s outburst. It labels DeMint an ally of tea party disruption and contrasts him with Lindsey Graham and Dick Cheney while condemning far right wing tactics and GOP divisiveness.
This piece urges Christians to embrace the phrase Merry Christmas over Happy Holidays, arguing the term reflects faith. It claims Christmas honors Jesus and calls on believers to support merchants who proclaim it proudly, challenging compromise in the marketplace.
Community readers are invited to send letters to the editor under 200 words. Submissions may be edited for style and clarity. Mail to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email letters@aikenstandard.com or fax 6486052.
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