Commentary on Saddam era scrutiny and current political issues
Reader letters question why groups urged action on Saddam Hussein while abuses occurred. critique U N intervention and tax policy. praise funeral procession respect. allege political donations and contracts linking Halliburton Bechtel and BNFL. raise concerns about home invasion police response.
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Saddam Hussein
Saddam
U.N
City manager praised for promises not yet delivered
Readers weigh in on budgeting and road projects including Woodside, with critics saying results lag behind statements. Viewpoints also express interest in the film Calendar Girls and the Still Magnolias tribute, urging coverage of the making of the calendar.
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Woodside
Aiken
Solid Gold All Stars Cheer Team Seeks Growth and Support
The Solid Gold All Stars cheer squad seeks to expand from 16 to 30 members and pursue sponsorships after placing second in the Senior All-Star Division at a national competition in Carowinds. Tryouts begin January 12 at H Odell Weeks Center with a parent meeting, and practices run through May with a first competition in Myrtle Beach.
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Tammy Sheppard
Myrtle Beach
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Amber Walker
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Janet Seigler
Aiken
Burglars Target Two West Aiken Businesses
Aiken County investigators probe possible link between burglaries at Industrial Tool and Engineering on Dibble Road and Cold Creek Nursery on Highway 118. Losses include two computer monitors, a white 1997 Chevrolet 2500, damaged doors, a damaged saf e, and vehicle keys.
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Industrial Tool and Engineering
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Barney Eagerton
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Donor doubles funds to aid Aiken Regional Chamber Orchestra
John Chase and wife Jean launch a two-for-one matching drive for ARCO donations, first contributing 3500 dollars. The effort, supported by the Aiken Center for the Arts, aims to fund instruction fees scholarships and instrument rental for the elementary through high school program. The next ARCO concert is set for May 4 at the Aiken Center for the Arts.
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John Chase
Aiken Regional Chamber Orchestra
Chase
Jean
ARCO
Bill Reynolds
Aiken Center For the Arts
Richard Maltz
USC Aiken
Laura Tomlin
Tomlin
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Reynolds
Laurens St
S.C
John Moore
Jmoore
Aikenstandard.com
Stolen vehicle discovery leads to trespass arrest
Langley deputies on patrol spotted a 1998 Ford F-150 between a car wash and Ronnie's Hitches with a mismatched tag from a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. They traced a hole in a fence, recovered the truck reported stolen from North Carolina, and arrested Norvell Andrews 50 of Lynchburg Va for possession of a stolen vehicle and criminal trespass. Fingerprints will determine entry. red bolt cutters were found on the property.
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Norvell Andrews
Lynchburg
Barney Eagerton
Ronnie
Ronnie’s
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