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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 2010
Page
3
Editorial criticizes Aiken County Council and agencies for meddling in privately owned property. Calls for electing officials who share the editor’s views to reduce trouble and avoid screwing up property matters.
A critic argues law enforcement alone cannot curb drug trade in the Valley and urges citizens to arrest suspected dealers after reporting to police. The speaker notes many factories operate openly and questions when taxes will be paid by officials like Charlie Rangel.
The focus centers on whether a president must be born in the United States to hold office. Critics argue birthplace determines eligibility while supporters contend constitutional interpretation governs qualification.
A reader thanks Dee Dee Vaughters for examining city actions and statements. The note expresses appreciation for efforts to clarify what the city is doing and what it says it is doing. The writer notes they are not a city resident but values accuracy.
A local letter from an Aiken County reader denounces newcomers and the Whiskey Road highway overlay. The writer criticizes the New Ellenton mayor as lacking competence and calls for state officials to disclose SCE&G salary details. Readers are invited to comment via TalkBack or email, with names optional.
Aiken County honors 65 new teachers including Courtney Porter at East Aiken Elementary during a first year induction event. Mentors and leaders from CERRA emphasize patience amid economic strains, noting solid retention and ongoing support for novices.
South Carolina Representative Jim Stewart announces re election bid for House District 86 covering Aiken County including Aiken city areas Cedar Creek New Ellenton Montmorenci Williston and part of Woodside Plantation. He aims to curb spending reform education restructure government and attract jobs while supporting higher cigarette taxes to lower income taxes. Bill Taylor also enters race with GOP primary set for June 8. The district includes several communities and the seat remains contested as Stewart seeks continued service in Columbia.
The Miss Southern Sweetheart Pageant will be held February 27 in Aiken with two overall winners and a beauty winner in each age group. Registration deadline is February 20. For information contact Kim Ray or via email.
Aiken Community Playhouse hosts a black box coffeehouse on Friday February 19 at 7 p.m. The evening features Broadway tunes a short play Sinatra songs and an open mic with Juli Davis and Chuck Carver backed by Palmetto Hair Co. owner. Abby Hollingsworth Justice Groomes present Aiken Hitchhiking Through Time and Richard Herzog performs Broadway and Sinatra numbers. Tickets are 10 include drinks and dessert or fruit call 648-1438 for reservations.
The Aiken Standard lists how to submit news tips and inquiries with newsroom numbers, email addresses, and staff contacts. It includes managing editor Michael Gibbons and sports editor Cam Huffman, plus hours and mailing info for the paper.
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