Aiken County Infrastructure Needs For Future Growth
Editorial argues roads and water infrastructure are essential for Aiken County as it plans for 15 to 20 years of growth. It highlights new road connectors between Silver Bluff Whiskey Powderhouse and Whiskey Powderhouse, upgrades to SC 118 bypass, Palmetto Park way to I 20, and expansion of water and sewer to support development. It stresses intergovernmental cooperation and funding to deliver these projects and invites reader input.
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Litter problem prompts community call to action
Elise, a former Aiken resident, notes excessive roadside trash and asks why it persists. She urges everyone to avoid littering and to report litterers via Palmetto Pride lines or at palmettopride.org. The writer reflects on climate and local life, praising mild winters and hoping for springlike weather.
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Aiken Standard Staff Roles and Contact Details
The Aiken Standard lists key staff positions including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen Priest News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with email formats for each role.
Evolution evidence and opinions stir readers in letters
Readers discuss Sean Carrolls Making of the Fittest arguing DNA fossils prove human evolution and doglike senses while critiquing intelligent design advocates. Other letters defend horses on fox hunting and criticize aesthetic neglect on Whiskey Road and pay day loan storefronts.
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Barbara Glodek Aiken
Ford referred to as former president not ex president
The discussion notes that Emily Post prescribes the term former president or Mr for a president after leaving office. It argues that calling Mr Ford ex President is improper in TalkBack discussions.
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Emily Post
Protect American from illegal aliens column sparks debate
Stanley Ostrawski critiques Linda Chavez's stance on illegal immigration in the Aiken Standard. He argues 12 million illegal aliens leaving would not devastate the U.S. and criticizes perceived demands on employers, government spending, and immigration enforcement while citing regional events and border-reform politics.
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Readers invited to submit letters on local issues
The newspaper invites letters to the editor under 200 words. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. Include contact details and mail to Letters to the Editor or send via email or fax to the numbers provided.
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