City Manager LeDuc declines higher pay, accepts same raise as staff
Aiken City Manager Roger LeDuc turned down a larger salary increase to match the city's budget adjusted pay. The council granted him a 2 percent raise plus $500, identical to what other employees received after the merit increase was eliminated. LeDuc cited not seeking special consideration and cited mentor Roland Windham's sacrifice as inspiration.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Patchwork
A fragmented text lists several names and roles associated with the Aiken Standard including Scott B. Hunter publisher and circulation director Scot Newcom. It reads like a jumble of email handles and titles with names such as Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur Zappa and Phillip Yates, suggesting an editorial staff roster snippet.
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Gore backs Dean in 2004 race amid party realignment
Al Gore endorsed Howard Dean for the Democratic nomination, traveling to Harlem for a Dean fundraiser. The move contrasts Gore’s centrist past with Deans left leaning stance and fuels speculation that Gore seeks a future presidential bid in 2008.
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USC businessLINK connects SC firms with USC resources
USC launches businessLINK a one stop gateway linking South Carolina businesses to USC Small Business Development Center Manufacturing and Technology Center Columbia Technology Incubator Industrial Agreements Unit and Intellectual Property Office. It aims to speed research driven growth by providing access to faculty facilities and over 200 disclosed inventions with a track record of thousands of clients and millions in sponsored research.
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Letters on Muhammad jury and death penalty debate
The writer denounces the jurors in the John Allen Muhammad case as “agonizing” and “slobbering wimps” for delivering the death sentence. He urges viewing 911 calls and crime photos and even suggests public hangings for Muhammad and Malvo as punishment.
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Thankful note to Carolina Cancer Center staff and Dr Burgl
A patient reflects on successful treatment for non Hodgkin's lymphoma beginning in January 2001. She credits Dr Ratliff for diagnosis and Dr Burgl for compassionate care and thorough chemotherapy. She praises MUSC colleagues and the center's reception and nursing staff.
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Graniteville Body Shop Receives High Praise
Helen M. Boyce thanks Abear Paint and Body Shop on Highway 1 Graniteville for excellent service after a car accident. She notes free estimate and thorough alternative options, then a flawless on time repair by Mr. Abear.
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Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Policy
The Aiken Standard invites brief signed letters with full contact details for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed and should not exceed one per 30 days to allow diverse views. submission addresses and contact options are provided.
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