Sanford takes office as South Carolina's new governor
Editorial notes Mark Sanford sworn in as governor amid a looming budget crisis and calls for reform. It highlights his leadership, willingness to explore innovative approaches, and potential impact on state government. The piece argues for considering new ways to improve efficiency and finance in Palmetto State governance.
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Sanford inaugurates with barbecue as Aiken County lags
South Carolina Governor Sanford hosts an inaugural barbecue at the State Farmer's Market celebrating the start of his term. Vendors from across the state contributed meat and sauces, but Aiken County eateries were left out, prompting readers to hope for broader local barbecue representation in the governor's future events.
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Aiken Standard Staff Credit Line Lists Key Editors
The Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor along with staff roles including advertising director magus AiLor, production director Phillip Yates, Scot Newsom, systems manager J. David Boyd, avis manager Letitia Jefferson, and Timothy E. O'Brian in an internal masthead note.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Magus AiLor
Timothy E. O'Brian
Phillip Yates Scot Newsom Systems
J. David Boydavis
Letitia Jefferson
North Korea crisis echoed by self proclaimed expert
A columnist questions expert certainty on North Korea and outlines options from talks to pre emptive strike. The piece notes North Korea withdrew from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, threatens long range missiles, and hints at military action as a last resort while criticizing both Bush and the expert consensus.
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Seoul
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Hunt Announces Sheriff Bid in Aiken County
Lt. Mike Hunt of the Aiken Department of Public Safety declared on January 9 in the Aiken County Council chamber his Republican candidacy for sheriff in the upcoming special election. Retired Chief Carrol Busbee endorsed Hunt, citing 20 years in local law enforcement and multiple awards, while supporters filled the room as TV outlets covered the announcement.
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Aiken
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Tonya
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Aiken County
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US Attorney's Office
Aiken Rotary Club
Letters to the Editor Policy for Aiken Standard
Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard. P O Box 456, Aiken, South Carolina 23602. Send emails to swallace at aikenstandard.com and fax to 803 648 6052.
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Surprising findings on gender gap and voter lifestyle
A joint study by Republican and Democratic pollsters argues that lifestyle and values, not gender alone, drive voting differences. Rural women lean GOP, urban women favor Democrats, with suburban women in between, while marital status also shapes patterns.
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al From
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Democratic Leadership Council
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