New Aiken County schools chief takes the helm
Editorial welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Everitt as the new superintendent of Aiken County Public Schools replacing Dr. Linda Eldridge. Interim leader Dr. Bill Gallman steps aside as the district begins a new era urging community support and fair opportunity for the incoming leader to guide students, teachers, and administrators.
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Tiny hands reach for help from others
Editor notes a Christmas gift book made by a daughter-in-law with family photos from 2007. The images evoke memories of a departed husband and joyful moments from sons and grandchildren, reminding readers that growth comes from guidance across generations and that civilization relies on imparting wisdom to the next generation.
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Obama Clinton foreign policy experience debate explodes
Column weighs Obama and Clinton on foreign policy experience noting Obama’s claim of family ties abroad, Clinton’s globe trotting as first lady, and advisers linking votes to world events. The piece argues neither candidate has deep foreign policy chops and questions whether that matters to voters.
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Letters to the Editor From Aiken Standard
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South Carolina Safety Inspections Urged Amid Fatalities
Readers urge lawmakers to implement state vehicle safety inspections to cut roadway deaths in South Carolina. Critics argue unsafe vehicles contribute to crashes and urge contact with representatives and the governor. The letter cites weather, speed, distraction, and impairment as factors beyond inspections.
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