Editorial: Local Start Dates Should Be Decided Locally
Horry County and Myrtle Beach officials push a Labor Day start to aid tourism but oppose state overreach. The State Board of Education set a date window, with potential local override by legislature. Critics warn of reduced instructional time and testing impact on PACT results. Local boards should maintain calendar autonomy.
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Horry County
Myrtle Beach
Horry
State Board of Education
S.C
Roland Smith
R-War- Fenville
Aiken
Aiken County
Stu ‘Dent
Chris Verenes
Allen Standard Publisher Names Executive Leadership Team
The Allen Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as editor with Jeffrey B. Wallace as Advertising Director and Timothey E. O Briant production roles, plus Timothy E. O Briant and Phillip Yates in circulation. The note names Blien Priest Ava as managing name and David Boyd as systems manager with Letitia Jefferson involvement.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Blien
Priest Ava
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Scot Newcon S
Lott Should Step Down to Prove Real Leadership
The piece argues Senator Trent Lott must relinquish the Senate majority leadership amid racist remarks linked to Strom Thurmond. It urges a formal apology and for Lott to not seek leadership again, warning Democrats would exploit the issue if he stays. It notes the backlash from Black Caucus and policy groups and cites past ties to racist groups.
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Trent Lott
Republican Party
Senate
Lott
Strom Thurmond
Mississippi
Thurmond
Washington
Council of Conservative Citizens
Abraham Lincoln
Louisiana
Mary Landrieu
House
George W. Bush
Mills
Congressional Black Caucus
Family Research Council
Hard‑working Christian 95-year-old man seeks local job
A 95 year old, with college degree and solid work history, laments inability to find local employment. He travels 45 miles daily, earns about $7.90 per hour, pays $1.32 per gallon for gas, and lacks retirement or medical benefits. He calls on officials to help and fears upcoming hard Christmas. He notes neighbors hire outsiders and doubts government aid.
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Tarive
Ugly night taints youth football game in Aiken area
Parents and players from New Ellenton Blue Devils and Aiken Tigers report widespread referee negligence after a Tuesday night youth game. Fans allege excessive penalties, four of five touchdowns called back for non existent fouls, harming players and team morale. Nicole Kideni er Aiken
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Ellenton Blue Devils
Aiken Tigers
Nicole Kidenier
Aiken
Confederate parade float upsets Aiken Christmas Parade
A reader from Aiken notes disappointment at a Confederate flag entry in the city Christmas Parade. They praise the parade’s usual family atmosphere but urge organizers to reevaluate entrant guidelines to keep future parades focused on holiday spirit and community unity.
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Battle of Aiken
Aiken
Kissinger named to lead 9 11 probe sparks doubt
President Bush designates Henry Kissinger to head an independent commission to study the 9 11 attacks. Critics say his CFR ties and history in foreign policy raise concerns the inquiry will be biased and not fully independent. They point to past controversies and potential conflicts with Kissinger Associates.
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Bush
Henry Kissinger
Council On Foreign Relations
Kissinger
Letters to the Editor policy at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard outlines submission rules for Letters to the Editor including required signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. It permits editing and condensing and limits one letter per 30 days to preserve viewpoint variety.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
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Letitia Jefferson
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