Battle of Aiken Civil War reenactment returns to Confederate Park
Editorial notes the annual Battle of Aiken reenactment at Confederate Park in Aiken South Carolina near Powell Pond Road and I-20 It honors both sides with authentic living history draw for students and spectators while highlighting awards for best living history program and governor's recognition.
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James Butler
Bentley's Plumbing earns a gold star for prompt and quality service
In a letter to the editor Bob and Helen Tewkesbury praise Bentley's Plumbing & Electrical for quickly repairing a 50 year old sewer line in heavy rain, providing a fair replacement estimate, coordinating utility locates and even removing part of a fence, all with no complaints despite challenging weather.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details Contacts
The roster lists publisher editor advertising director news director circulation director and business staff with email addresses and roles at the Aiken Standard. It shows Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur T. Zappa Timothy E. O Briant Scot Newcom Terri Cheek Michael W. Gibbons with corporate contact details.
McMaster urges comprehensive tax reform for South Carolina
In a call to reform, Henry McMaster argues SC needs a top to bottom tax overhaul to reduce income and business taxes, curb high local government costs, and promote growth. He criticizes cigarette tax plans, cites other states' shortfalls, and urges bipartisan support to lift taxation burdens for prosperity.
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John Kennedy
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Maryland
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Ohio
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Obama calls for bipartisan push on nuclear energy expansion
President Barack Obama urged Republicans to champion nuclear energy as a path to bipartisanship. He framed energy reform as a way to move beyond political divides and restore momentum to his agenda.
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Barack Obama
Letters Against Military Plans Referencing Mashtarak
A reader argues that revealing battle plans like Operation Mashtarak endangers troops and civilians. He recounts Vietnam experiences and accuses leaders of treachery, calling for drastic retaliation against those who make such decisions. Gregory J. Topliff Warrenville.
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Afghanistan
Marjah
Vietnam
Gregory J. Topliff
Warrenville
Public distrust grows over school bond and government openness
A reader argues taxpayers already pay 122 million for new schools and urges citizen involvement before any bond approval. The letter criticizes elected officials for detachment, urges transparency on the City of Aiken financial site, and stresses that public verification is essential since it is taxpayers' money.
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Dick Dewar
Aiken
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