Christmas Editorial Wishes for a Blessed 2006
The piece reflects on Christmas 2005 with a focus on Jesus birth, holiday shopping, and family gatherings. It notes wars and threats, pays tribute to U S troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, and extends prayers and good wishes for a peaceful new year.
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South Carolina Education Lottery a model for policy success
The Myrtle Beach Sun News argues SC's lottery has funded billions in scholarships and teacher support, while NC plans an education lottery may reduce SC sales near the border. The piece suggests SC legislators must protect education funding if revenues wane, despite political pain.
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Circulation Director and Manager Contact Details
Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Manager J David Boya are listed with their emails at aikenstandard.com. The entry records internal staff roles and contact points for circulation operations.
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Meaning of Christmas Christ Gift and Faith
A reflective piece on Christmas as God’s gift of salvation. It asks what Christmas means and emphasizes faith as receiving the gift and living as a visible disciple through servant love. It frames the Christ child’s coming as the ultimate salvation.
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Village in education. a call for inner motivation and study
A letter argues that child development rests in a caring village and self motivated effort. It urges studying, hard work, focus, and inner energy from within the learner. It stresses collaboration with church, school, and mentors, plus persistence, responsibility, and purposeful study. Glenn Sanders adds a Christ through Christmas point.
Graham and McCain critique on Meet the Press
Reader letters critique Sen Lindsey Graham and Sen John McCain noting torture stance, Kyoto Treaty views, and political dynamics. In a lengthy missive, Charles G Mullins of Aiken argues the Republican stance harms the nation and taxes, urging readers to contact representatives. Robert Gilbert Aiken signs.
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