Sanford should stay as governor despite Reserve call
The State editorial weighs Gov. Mark Sanford s commitment to the South Carolina National Guard against his duties as governor. It praises his integrity in honoring the pledge to serve if called but argues his primary role is to govern and that Andre Bauer would not be a suitable interim replacement.
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Governor Sanford keeps reserve commitment stance praised
The Hilton Head Island Packet endorses Governor Sanford for honoring his US Air Force Reserve pledge after taking office. It argues rejecting a change in status would harm credibility, set a bad example, and recognizes reserves burden on defense, employers, and families while praising Bauer and legislative leaders if duty requires him.
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Local AdvertisinG Team Roster at Aiken Standard
Aiken Standard lists leadership and staff roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Advertising Director Jeffrey B Wallace and Business Manager Art Zappa with key editors and managers such as Ellen Priest Managing Hunter Timothy O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newsom Systems Manager J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson.
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Mike Hunt for Aiken County sheriff praised by official
Lonnie McCarthy of North Augusta endorses Republican Mike Hunt for sheriff. The letter extols his career in firefighting corrections public safety and as a lieutenant in the Special Services Bureau. He cites budgets supervision Bloodhound Team and task forces along with multiple local awards.
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Aiken Standard Responds to Columbia Disaster Fallout
On Feb 1 a family visits Spartanburg as news breaks of the space shuttle Columbia disaster. The Aiken Standard pivots to late breaking coverage, expands Sunday print with a four page Columbia special, and posts updates to its new website to keep readers informed.
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Budget Debate Frames War and Tax Burden Across Nation
In a heated critique of the proposed federal budget, the author warns of deficits and runaway spending amid a global war on terror. The piece argues for tax cuts paired with spending restraint, cites high housing costs, debt, and physician-led healthcare costs, and defends wealth against increased taxation, urging Americans to accept sacrifice while guarding against fiscal mismanagement.
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