Justice is served in Phelon murder case editorial
The editorial lauds the Wise verdict in the Sept 15 1997 Phelon plant killings. It commends the judge prosecutors and jurors for a fair trial and final death sentence, notes the pain of survivors, and asserts the crime warrants the ultimate penalty. It praises Solicitor Barbara Morgan and Judge Thomas W Cooper for upholding justice.
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R-E. Phelon
Hastings Arthur Wise
Phelon
Wise
Barbara Morgan
Thomas W. Cooper
Cooper
Aiken
Beaufort County
Phelan
Aiken County
Allen Standard Publisher Staff Roster Noted
A historical staff listing for the Allen Standard includes Scott B. Hunter as publisher, Jeffrey B. Wallace as business manager, Ellen C. Priest as circulation director, Garth R. Groshans as managing editor, Timothy E. O Briant as pressroom supervisor, James R. Bennett Jr as stems manager, and J David Boyd in a supervising role.
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Scott B. Hunter Stor
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
Garth R. Groshans
Timothy E. O'Briant
James R. Bennett Jr
Stems
Bush Reintroduces Civil Religion in Presidency Tone
Washington observers note President Bush speaks of God with reverence and cites a wider sense of civil religion. His inaugural references to a Creator and shared faith challenge Beltway elites, provoking debate on government role and humility before divine authority.
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Washington
George W. Bush
Free World
Evan Thomas
Newsweek
Bush
Beltway
Ambrose Bierce
Jesus Christ
Capital
Jefferson
Lincoln
St. Augustine
Departing pastor leaves a void in church
Aiken congregants bid farewell to Bill Johnston as he retires from First Presbyterian Church after 18 years and moves to North Augusta as interim pastor at Fairview Presbyterian. The church has grown from a divided, aging group in the late 70s and 80s to an active, outreach-minded body with daily activities and strong community ties. Johnston led through baptisms, youth programs and services, earning respect for his participatory leadership and compassion.
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Don Law
Don
First Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
Bill Johnston
Bill
First Presbyterian
North Augusta
Fairview
Young
Aiken
ACTS
Rotary
Bills
Linda
USC Aiken
Lord
Residents urge rethink of downtown Aiken beautification
A longtime Aiken resident laments gaudy new steel structures on Richland Avenue and says Newberry Street looks poised for a grand but inappropriate makeover. He cites Odell statue, calls for a better historic downtown face, and hopes voices from Nancy Wilds and Molly Gray prompt tasteful reconsideration.
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Aiken
Richland Avenue
Butler
Newberry Street
Odell
Nancy Wilds
Molly Gray
Aiken residents question Newberry Street project funding
Kenneth Wiland urges scrutiny of city spending on the Newberry Street project and its ties to the Local Option Sales Tax. He cites daily issues with the new fountain and argues taxpayers should demand accountability from City Council and city officials.
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Aiken
Newberry Street
Newberry
Hams for Votes Probe Raises Questions in Aiken County
Tam reports SLED findings on the Hams for Votes probe involving three Aiken County Councilmen. Questions persist about 20 to 50 extra hams and turkeys purchased with tax funds and given to individuals labeled as needy. Critics say recipients included clergy and a council member before his election.
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Aikens County
Willar Hightower
SLED
Perry
Larry Curtis Alken
The Aiken Standard Welcoms Letters to the Editor
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Aiken Standard
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