Unclear Email Claims Religious Weapons Boost Soldier Confidence
An email mocks scripture on weapons by implying only Haitian voodoo worshipers understand the guard against snipers and bombs. It frames faith as confidence for soldiers in combat, presenting a biased and controversial view.
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Haiti
Statement on taxation and wealth disparity voiced by an elder
An elderly speaker argues that Obama should raise taxes on earners above 250000 dollars to fund the country and criticizes the wealthy for buying expensive cars while the less affluent struggle with finances. The comment recalls Bin Laden and questions the administration's impact on the economy.
Ashamed of N A Fox and Channel 12 in North Augusta
A confused local note places N A Fox 54 and Channel 12 in North Augusta while some sources claim Augusta, reflecting a mix up of station locations. The passage centers on misattribution of broadcast licenses to the neighboring city.
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Fox 54
Channel 12
North Augusta
Augusta
Aiken residents address religion in public life in letters
The Aiken Standard TalkBack section invites readers to comment on church state separation. It notes the role of religion in civic life, references We the People, and asks readers to submit emails or messages while stating that names won’t be published and comments may be edited for space.
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Aiken
United States
Aikenstandard
Road rage report as driver allegedly brandishes handgun in Aiken
Aiken Public Safety investigates a near miss that escalated when a black Mercedes driver allegedly pulled ahead, braked hard, then exited to threaten with a small handgun at the 56-year-old victim near Laurens Street and Richland Avenue. Police could not locate the suspect.
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Aiken
Laurens Street
Richland Avenue
Abbeville Avenue
Aiken Public Safety
Essay Winners Rally Time Travel to Building the Railroad
Students in grades 5-8 read DAR essay winners about the completion of the first transcontinental railroad during a ceremony by the Henry Middleton chapter. Winners from Millbrook Elementary Mead Hall St. Mary Help of Christians Kennedy Middle School shared perspectives of Irish and Chinese workers settlers and Americans before the Promontory Summit milestone.
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DAR Henry Middleton
Jonathan Kennedy
Millbrook
Sarah Grace Heaton
Mead Hall
David Stoner
St. Mary Help of Christians School
Sydney Ann Goodlove
Kennedy
LBC Middle School
Kennedy Ezekiel
William McAlhany
Kennedy Middle School
Sidney Ann
Gov. Stanford
California
David
America
Ireland
United States
DAR
Debbie Grinton
Grinton
Contact information for Aiken Standard newsroom and submissions
The notice provides phone numbers and emails for the newsroom and editorial staff, hours for the managing editor, and postal details of the Aiken Standard. It includes subscription options, rates, and delivery dates for 2009. It also lists contacts for circulation and editorial departments.
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Newsroom
Aikenstandard
Michael Gibbons
Three Georgia teens receive 15 year burglary sentences
Jerrick Thomas 18, Detron Spruill 18, and Tyquan Cohen 19 of Hephzibah pleaded guilty to first degree burglary for a Riverbirch Drive home invasion in Aiken County. They were allegedly directed by a third party to scare or harm residents while armed.
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Georgia
Jerrick Miguel Thomas
Detron Deltray Spruill
Tyquan Marquis Cohen
Hephzibah
Riverbirch
New York
David Miller
Aiken
Ferrell Cothran
Solicitor’s Office
AARP Tax Help at local libraries in Aiken area
AARP offers free tax preparation and e filing for federal and state returns to low and moderate income filers through April 15. Services run Monday to Friday 10 am to 2 pm at Aiken County Public Library and Nancy Carson Library North Augusta with appointments via 642 2023.
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AARP
Aiken County Public Library
Nancy Carson Library
North Augusta
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