Editorial: County Must Seek New Industry After SRS Job Loss
The loss of 2,000 Savannah River Site jobs over two years will impact Aiken County but not devastate the economy. Diversification has grown, with retirement and new ventures like Flanders near New Ellenton creating opportunities. Strong leadership should fund economic development to replace SRS positions and attract future employers.
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Pentagon distortions of war deaths spark broad outrage
The Columbus Dispatch denounces how the Pentagon allegedly fictionalized the deaths of Jessica Lynch and Pat Tillman. It argues Tillman’s death remote from enemy fire was later framed as friendly fire amid orders and rushed decisions, condemning opacity and dishonor in military messaging.
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Aiken Standard Editorial Staff Contact List
The Aiken Standard provides staff details including publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and other key roles such as Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa and Circulation Director Scot Newcom. The list covers management, editors, production and customer service contacts.
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Projected SRS layoffs spark community concerns in Jackson
Residents and retirees in Jackson fear significant job losses at SRS. Calls for a formal energy strategy from the president and the new secretary of energy emphasize safeguarding workers and outlining retirement options to lessen the impact.
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Two carefree days in a week, Yesterday and Tomorrow
The quote by Robert Jones Burdette notes two days in the week kept free from fear and concern. He identifies Yesterday as one, and names Tomorrow as the other, reflecting a lighthearted view on worry about the past and future.
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Why Should Aiken County Learn to Speak Spanish
A letter argues for early foreign language study in schools citing benefits to cognition and test scores, with regional examples and calls for community support. It critiques secular trends around Christmas and urges keeping Christ in Christmas per religious perspective.
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Lugar warns on replacing Rumsfeld in defense post
Sen. Richard Lugar says the Senate may face a difficult process if he and others must search for a new Defense Secretary after Donald H. Rumsfeld, as Foreign Relations Committee chair.
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Risk of avian flu panic cited by WHO official
Francois Xavier Meslin of the World Health Organization warns that a SARS like pandemic from a potent avian influenza and flu mix could be worse if proven. Chris Packard of Gilbert Ariz discusses how easy money and credit card debt affect mental health.
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Hiring illegals costs and camps lawmakers faith in policy
Bernard Kerik may not be ideal for homeland security and the immigration debate weighs on voters. The column argues IRCA failed to curb illegal immigration, notes the high number of illegal workers, and calls for a path to legal work while punishing employers and illegal workers.
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