Moody's Awards A-1 Rating to Aiken County Bonds
Moody's grants A-1 rating to the latest round of general obligation bonds for Aiken County, signaling fiscal restraint and strong reserves. County leaders Ronnie Young and Terry Bodiford credit austerity measures and a unanimous council vote to protect the county from revenue shortfalls, calling it a Christmas present for the county and a testament to responsible governance.
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Ronnie Youngs
Terry Bodiford
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Russia's collapse behind Putin in a sea of troubles
The Charleston Post and Courier argues that Russia under Vladimir Putin faces a disintegrating state with a ravaged economy, rising poverty, declining life expectancy, and rampant disease and alcoholism. It urges aid as in America's interest, citing a legacy of socialist and totalitarian regimes.
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Vladimir Putin
Russia
America
Charleston
Post and Courier
Aiken December Cheer Brightens Town with Christmas Spirit
Aiken embraces a bright Christmas season with festive lights and sales staff kindness. Residents tour decorated homes, support Salvation Army bell ringers, and attend church programs as they anticipate Christmas miracles and spiritual reflections.
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Salvation Army
AHS football coverage slams Aiken Standard in letter
Tam writes to thank the Aiken Standard for its allegedly inadequate Hornets coverage and blasts the paper for favoring other teams. He complains the Hornets were unfairly relegated to second class status, notes a disputed touchdown in Columbia and a home miscall, and ends with Go Hornets and Boo Aiken Standard.
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Midland Valley
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Aiken Friends of Opera Thankful for Community Support
The Aiken Friends of Opera praise the Aiken Standard for coverage of the Augusta Opera Holiday Concert at First Presbyterian Church which sold out. Proceeds will aid ACTS of Caring Clinic, funded by churches, aiding low income residents with medical care and prescriptions, supporting music education for youth.
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Bush urged to unite nation with decisive leadership
An opinion piece argues the next president should embrace a Reaganesque politics of joy to unify a divided America. It urges Bush to govern as a conservative, engage with moderate Democrats, defend allies, reach minority voters, and push bipartisan reforms including a prescription drug plan while vetoing Clinton-era bills when needed.
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John Breaux
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Florida
Katherine Harris
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Tom DeLay
Bull Connor
Birmingham
Jackson
White House
Bill Clinton
Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor submissions
The Aiken Standard asks writers to keep letters brief and include signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited or condensed and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at Aiken PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802, or sent by email or fax.
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