Technical skills key to South Carolina's future success
South Carolina faces a mismatch between high school planners and employer needs per the 2000 Pathways to Prosperity report. Only 15 percent of jobs require unskilled work yet 40 percent of ninth graders aim for it. 65 percent of jobs need a two year degree but just 32 percent of ninth graders plan to pursue such training. The piece urges students to pursue postsecondary skills at institutions like Aiken Technical College or USC Aiken to stay marketable in a changing economy.
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Siemens Diesel Systems Technology
Blythewood
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Aiken Technical College
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Letters to the Editor on Sue Townsend and interim coroner choice
The writer honors Sue Townsend and supports Tim Carlton as interim coroner, arguing Townsend knew staff abilities. He questions Greg Ryberg and urges letting voters decide, believing Townsend’s recommendation would be best.
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Sue Townsend
Tim Carlton
Greg Ryberg
Call to impeach Bush gains momentum nationwide
The piece notes a campaign led by Ramsey Clark calling for impeachment of George W. Bush and others over weapons claims and wars. It cites civil rights concerns, executive power debates, and public support from over 250,000 bylined readers.
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George W. Bush
United States
U.N
House Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Congress
U.S
President Bush on Meet the Press criticized
The letter laments the President's performance on NBC's Meet the Press while defending the war rationale and questioning his grasp of current events. It highlights disbelief over weapons of mass destruction, trust in advisers, and the toll of the Iraqi and American deaths. The author fears future conscience and grim outcomes.
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Mr. Bush
NBC
Meet the Press
Saddam
Tim Russert
Controversy Over Janet Jackson Super Bowl Moment
A reader argues the Janet Jackson incident during the Super Bowl was blown out of proportion and criticizes excessive coverage of sex and nudity in media. The letter defends apologizing and questions public fixation on the event while condemning societal shaming.
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Janet Jackson
Janet
God
E. G. Moore Aiken
Thank You Note to Aiken Regional Staff
A reader from February 4 thanks Dr. Anselmo Arthur for excellent care in the Heart Cath Center at Aiken Regional. She also praises support staff Melissa Debbie and the team for meeting her needs and comfort, expressing deep gratitude and God blesses to all.
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Aiken Regional
Heart Cath Center
Anselmo Arthur
Melissa
Debbie
Sylvia Kinnett
Aiken
Money, war on terror, and Saddam’s wealth claim
Chris Joyce argues money is the deadliest weapon for terrorists and that Saddam Hussein’s vast assets enable weapons access. He contends the post 9 11 war on terror relies on cutting financiers, oil flows, and global funding networks to disrupt leaders and avoid negotiations with extremists.
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Saddam Hussein
Hussein
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Boeing
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China
France
India
Libya
Pakistan
North Korea
Russia
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bin Ladens
al-Qaidas
Chris Joyce Aiken
Coroner Sue Townsend Remembered For Broad Community Work
Pat Friday recalls coroner Sue Townsend whose efforts spanned grief support groups for families of self harm victims, the Growing Into Life Task Force, and child health aims to reduce infant mortality in Aiken County. He honors her warmth, leadership, and lasting impact beyond compensation.
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Sue Townsend
Mental Health Association
Aiken County
Sue
Pat Friday Aiken
Aiken Standard Seeks Reader Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief reader viewpoints for the Letters to the Editor column. Include signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Submissions may be edited and condensed. address them to Letters to the Editor or email and fax as provided.
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Aiken Standard
P.O. Box
Aiken
S.C
Swallace
Ikenstandard.com
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