Local residents shape smarter Silver Bluff Road widening plan
Aiken residents and city officials urged changes to the South Carolina DOT proposal. They argue five lanes are unnecessary and advocate gradual widening with strategic turn lanes to keep traffic flowing and reduce cost. The city awaits SCDOT's final submission.
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Editor Hopes for Gentle Spring Amid Peach Crop Fears
The editor notes early daffodils suggest spring may come soon but urges patience until the official start. Caution is urged about a repeat of last year's late freeze that ruined peaches in the Ridge area. Readers hope for cool spells delaying bloom and then steady warmth to protect crops and farmers.
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Statewide flat tax proposed to boost South Carolina competitiveness
The article advocates a 3.4 percent optional flat tax to replace the current 7 percent rate for individuals. It argues that higher marginal taxes slow growth, cites the Atlanta Fed on relative tax rates, and notes 41 million Americans have moved to low tax states. The plan uses cigarette tax revenue to offset lower income taxes, while preserving taxpayer choice and simplifying reform.
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South Carolina
Election night quotes highlight campaign shifts and CBS strike end
The quotes capture reactions to McCain leads in Maryland Virginia and DC and Obama victory in Morgan and Vin while CBS chief Moonves confirms the end of the writers strike. The remarks frame bottom up change and media industry milestones in a single session.
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Letters Call U S Moral Ground After Torture Debates
A reader urges Senate action to keep Section 327 of H R 2082 in place to prohibit interrogation methods like waterboarding. The letter cites past U S moral leadership and criticizes the Bush era use of torture, urging South Carolinians to press Senators Graham and DeMint.
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Destructive Clinton history questioned in opinion piece
Kathleen Parker contrasts Hillary Clinton and John McCain for president while avoiding darker past details. The book Unlimited Access alleges the Clintons and allies wrecked the White House and broke security rules during their tenure. The piece hints at distrust and fear of repeat reckless actions by Hillary.
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