Editorial Martin leaves a solid foundation
North Augusta’s long serving city administrator Charles Martin retires February 28 after 27 years of visionary leadership. Sam Bennett, Clinton city manager, was unanimously chosen to follow, bringing strong credentials and a shared focus on forward planning for riverfront development, municipal growth, and quality of life.
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Aiken Standard Publisher and Editorial Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace advertising director Arthur T. Zappa production director Phillip Yates circulation director Scot Newcom systems manager J David Boyd and customer service manager Letitia Jefferson with contact emails for staff and departments.
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Aiken Letters Praise Community Efforts and Heritage
Stella Gartrell expresses thanks to local entities for aid after a family hardship, praising Aiken County for green spaces, historic preservation, and communal support. She cites help from ACTS, Salvation Army, and CSRA Pediatrics among others, noting care from churches, stores, and neighbors.
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Alfred Holmes
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Aiken Elementary
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Stella M. Gartrell
Aiken
Where will the next generation of Aiken County leaders come from
The author questions how future leaders in Aiken County will be identified and educated. He criticizes current officials and the political process, warns voters about manipulation by well funded candidates, and suggests exposing youths to real civic realities to find capable leaders. He ends noting future leaders exist among all social groups.
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Family loses mobile home in December fire
After a Dec 30 blaze destroyed a sister’s mobile home, a family of four faced displacement with three children ages 10 8 and 4. The oldest requires medication and a nebulizer now lost in the fire, and Red Cross aid included housing a food and clothing debit card. Next they sought help from Aiken organizations.
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Aiken
US officials push for Middle East peace progress
Condoleezza Rice and defense secretary Gates voiced cautious optimism on regional peace. Rice said Israeli and Palestinian leaders showed desirability to move toward a Palestinian state while Gates urged sustaining momentum and preventing Taliban regrouping.
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Condoleezza Rice
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Robert Gates
Future of Iraq under Bush fuels media criticism
The column argues the world press will persistently criticize U S policy in Iraq regardless of outcomes. It cites The New York Times on Bush and discusses the Saddam execution, media framing, and the Iraqi insurgency as factors undermining democracy efforts. It concludes with a call for public letters to the Aiken Standard.
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