Editorial: Right to know in public records dispute
The Aiken Standard defends access to public divorce records of Karyn and Terrell Young, criticizing the Clerk of Court for withholding. It urges transparency, warns of gossip dangers, and emphasizes that public records belong to citizens, not personal whim, in the wake of a tragedy involving two young boys.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Information
Publisher and editor contact details listed for the Aiken Standard include Scott B Hunter and Jeffrey B Wallace. Additional roles cover advertising, business, internet, production, circulation and systems management with specified email handles.
Legal Ties in National Security Wiretaps
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act requires the attorney general to obtain prior judicial authorization in a secret expedited proceeding before domestic spying. Critics say the president deems FISA insufficient for modern threats, while supporters warn ignoring the rule of law risks eroding civil liberties and resembling adversarial regimes.
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Setting road record straight
Aiken readers are told the January 10 letter about the Whiskey Road to Silver Bluff connector overstated facts. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh County Council Chairman Ronnie Young led a nine member group including three city council three county council and three private citizens to review the route. Scott Singer chaired the group which found the route with the least overall impact by consensus after public input and objective recalculations.
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Community voices on Kia plant decision echo county unity
Letters argue whether the Kia plant in Aiken or Graniteville benefits county employment, urging solidarity and questioning media disclosure of private court records. Residents defend each other, noting not all locals share wealth, while critics condemn sensational journalism.
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