Editorial on curbing violence at county night spots
The letter praises Sheriff Hunt for tackling recent gun violence outside local night clubs in North Augusta and near Aiken. It urges club owners to enforce order and supports threatening liquor-license suspensions for venues failing to control patrons. It stresses safety as the top priority for businesses serving the public.
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Aiken
Womrath Road
Club 19 Sports Grill
Edgefield Road
Sheriff Hunt
Letter to the Editor Celebrates Christmas Pride
A reader laments lack of Christmas emphasis in a holiday catalog and urges freedom to celebrate Jesus birth and Christmas symbols like Santa, trees, bells, and holly without fear of generic trends. The writer praises the courteous publisher contact and urges others to celebrate freely.
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Jesus
Standard Publisher Personnel Roster Listing
A roster lists key staff at The Aiken Standard including executives Scott B. Hunter Arthur T. Zappa Timothy E. O Briant Scot Newcom Terri Cheek and Michael W. Gibbons with roles from Advertising to Managing Editor and Customer Service Manager.
Letters of admiration for Jo graduation courage and resilience
Readers praise Jo for her courage after a traumatic experience and marching to graduation. Julia Prisco, USC Aiken Convocation Center Box Office Manager, invites Jo or readers to contact her to connect.
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Julia Prisco
Usc Aiken Convocation Center
Christmas lawn ornament theft warns local residents
A letter warns of thieves stealing Christmas lawn decorations in Graniteville area. The writer cites law enforcement noting several vandalism cases and urges parents to supervise teens. The local sheriff’s office says it will increase patrols.
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Aiken County
Gun control warning ties to conspiracy and constitutional rights
A reader argues against gun takeaways citing Obama policy as covert disarmament. They defend the Second Amendment as God given and warn of marshal law and a new 9 11 incident to justify confiscation, urging impeachment of liberal judges.
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Obama
Republic
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Webster
Illinois House Cancelled Obama Senate Seat Special Election
Ron Stephens a Republican state representative in Illinois criticizes Speaker Michael Madigan after plans to hold a special election to fill Barack Obama s senate seat are canceled. The remark highlights political maneuvering during a high profile national moment.
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Ron Stephens
Illinois
House
Michael Madigan
Barack Obama
Senate
Letters to the Editor Readers invited to share opinions
Readers are urged to send letters about issues of concern under 200 words. Letters may be edited for clarity and length. Submissions should be sent to the Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina by mail, email, or fax using the provided contact details.
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Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Aikenstandard
S.C
Good people still can be found in a small town
Evelyn Perre Aiken recalls a kind gesture after losing her wedding band at an Outback Steakhouse luncheon for Millbrook Baptist Church members. The manager found the ring two days later and ensured its return, restoring her faith in good people at 83.
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Outback
Millbrook Baptist Church
Evelyn Perre Aiken
Letter to GM on fuel efficiency and bailouts sparks ire
A reader writes GM vice president Mark LaNeve challenging the 2008 bailout era messaging. She recalls 1976 efficiency, notes her 2008 Chevy Cobalt returns 25 to 32 mpg, and asks for breakthrough 70–80 mpg tech. She condemns Hummers and American bailouts while affirming loyalty to American products if justified.
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Mark LaNeve
Aiken
Mark
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Point B
Nissan
Toyota
BMW
America
Jan Nashatker
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