Editorial urges end to two hour downtown parking
Aiken Editorial questions the wisdom of the downtown two hour parking limit kept through the year. It argues that business closures and shopper access justify lifting restrictions and urges employers to curb employee parking rather than restricting customer visits.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Details
Publisher Scott B. Hunter leads Aiken Standard with Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and department heads in advertising, news, production, circulation, business, and management. Contact emails follow the domain and list the senior editors and managers.
An expensive lesson on guns by Leonard Pitts Jr
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that Gilbert Arenas faced a severe consequence for brandishing guns after a locker room incident and a team plane dispute. He notes Arenas lost pay, faced suspension, and risks his career and freedom while contrasting with broader gun-violence issues affecting Black men.
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Letter to the editor on Obama’s grades and policy
A letter argues Obama deserves an A for healthcare reform efforts and a right move in Afghanistan despite flaws. It criticizes Republicans for bipartisanship and assigns a final grade of B for the president, reflecting mixed but mostly favorable views.
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Aiken Marines thank community for Toys for Tots support
The Aiken Marine Corps League Detachment 939 thanks the Aiken CSRA area for Toys for Tots donations totaling more than 12 000 toys plus monetary gifts. Special thanks go to Walmart Whiskey Road Richland Avenue Beasley Broadcasting WJBF Papa John’s Dunkin Donuts and Hooters for support.
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McGwire steroid admission and Palin Fox News role
Mark McGwire apologizes for using steroids and HGH during baseball’s steroid era, reflecting on 1998 home run record. Sarah Palin announces joining Fox News as a regular commentator. Readers urged to send opinions to Aiken Standard at 456, Aiken, SC 29802.
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