Varied quotes capture Clemson era and local figures memories
A collection of remarks from Aiken residents and Clemson figures recalls former Tiger coach Frank Howard, university salary tensions, and local personalities. The quotes span decades from 1940 to 1995, touching on politics, family custody, and humorous weather lore, with a closing Groundhog Day quip.
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Clemson
Aiken
al Peters
Clemson University
Tiger
Frank Howard
Aiken Standard Help Desk and Contact Details
Aiken Standard provides location, mailing address, and hours. Customer service numbers for delivery issues and circulation help are listed, along with switchboard and fax contacts and a publisher’s note.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aken
Supsche
Cal
Akon
Scott B. Hunter
Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Bypass project criticism echoed in editor letters and past land takings
Letters from readers recount frustration with the bypass extension process, citing inadequate public input and historic land takings like Sky Line Drive. They urge stronger citizen participation and better communication at decision points to prevent future harm and heal past wounds.
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Jane Vaughters
Arts Citizens Advisory Council
Wirginia
Arts Build
ARTS
Beasley Pushes Character Education in South Carolina Schools
South Carolina Governor David Beasley urges adding character education to public schools, arguing values belong with families and clergy, not as school substitutes. The Greenwood Index-Journal notes voters favor Beasley’s conservative approach and shared aims with President Clinton on education.
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David Beasley
Beasley
Clinton
Greenwood
South Carolina
Frank Howard Memorial Revered Clemson Coach and Leader
Clemson legend Frank Howard died at 86 after 65 years in state sports life. He coached 30 years and AD 1971, turning Clemson football into national prominence with eight conference titles and six bowls. Known for wit and blunt charm, he remained a weekly campus presence until illness. Charleston Post and Courier
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Frank Howard
Clemson
Associated Press
Howard
New York Times
Duke
Converse College Faces Funding Gap in Leadership Program
The Citadel donated 5 million to Converse College for a women leadership program, with a 3.4 million state pledge pending legislature checks. Eight months without funds, program reliant on interest, court ruling needed to meet equity standards, and fears of second-year recruitment.
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Ome
Citadel
Converse College
South Carolina
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia Military Institute
S.C. Women's Leadership Institute
Sandra Thomas
Diane Obenauer
Leadership Institute
Converse
Shorter Sessions Could Streamline South Carolina Government
South Carolina legislators have long questioned the value of five month sessions in Columbia. Leaders including Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler and House Speaker David Wilkins express optimism and aim to finish by May, three weeks earlier than the June deadline, arguing shorter sessions save taxpayers money and attract citizens while avoiding full-time office expectations.
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S.C
Columbia
Bob Peeler
Senate
House
David Wilkins
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Fred Cone
Georgia
Margaret Key
Sam
Mim Woodring
Aiken County
Jason Smith
Sheran Proctor
GOP
Trey Walker
Nikki Setzler
Brenda Taylor
Phil
Inner Circle
Bud Dunkel
Itor
Hitencock Woods
Clarke Road
Claire M. Ahrens
Angel
The
Greenwood Index-Journal
Charleston
Post and Court
Post and Coureir
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