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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 2003
Page
7
South Carolina could join 25 states with a statewide no call list as State Rep. John Graham Altman promotes a 2003 bill to allow consumers to block telemarketers. The measure aims to end intrusive calls at dinnertime and gain legislative support.
The cigarette tax faces new momentum after Gov. Hodges previously opposed increases. Lawmakers expect a 53 cent pack rise upon Jan. 14 return to Columbia to cover rising Medicaid costs amid a looming budget deficit. Hodges previously warned against tax hikes to avoid branding as liberal. The Rock Hill Herald notes renewed support.
Lawmakers reconvene with plans to outlaw predatory lending. Supporters urge protections for poor, minority, and elderly borrowers while warning lenders may resist reform and stall needed safeguards.
The Greenville News reports Governor Sanford sidestepped budget strain and controversy by hosting a people’s barbecue with twelve vendors from across South Carolina. He rejects a single vendor to showcase diverse BBQ styles amid a recession and tight state funding.
TheAiken Standard announces its leadership team including Publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. OBrien Production Director Phillip Yates Inculation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
A nostalgic reflection on growing up with a Stromberg Carlson TV and manual channel changing. The author jokes about the abundance of modern remotes and their desire for smarter, device-finding technology that guides users to the correct remote with laser guidance, potentially eliminating the need to rise from the chair.
Local letters urge City Council to hold Historic Preservation Commission accountable for its standards. Authors argue for more flexible rules that allow modern materials and safety while preserving Old Aiken’s feel, urging citizens to contact council members.
The Aiken Standard explains submission rules for Letters to the Editor including brief letters with signature and contact details. Writers may send no more than one letter every 30 days and letters are subject to editing. Submissions may be mailed to the indicated address or sent by email or fax.
The piece frames a partisan clash over Bush tax proposals focusing on dividend taxation and its impact on older investors. It argues Republicans favor liberty and individual effort while Democrats push deficit concerns and social programs, urging fiscal restraint and personal responsibility.
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