Editorial urges hiring more deputies for Aiken County
The piece notes Sheriff Michael Hunt since 2003 and re-election in 2004, argues for adding road deputies and detention center staff due to rapid population growth. It cites council support but warns budgets may require tax increases or budget cuts to fund safety and EMS staffing in the 2008 cycle.
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Land line awareness urged after fatal 911 call
An Aiken woman died after a strep throat reaction left her without a detectable address when she dialed 911 on a cell phone. Police urge households to keep a land line connected so 911 calls can be traced and emergency responders located.
Aiken Standard staff and contact listings
The Aiken Standard lists its staff roles including Publisher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa Business Manager Ellen C Priest News Director Timothy E OBriant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with email addresses for staff.
2007 News Forecasts from a Fickle Year
A satirical column lists imagined headlines by month for 2007. It spoofingly covers TV, tech, politics, sports, and culture with notable names like Donald Trump Rosie O'Donnell Scooter Libby Steve Jobs Katie Couric and Al Gore, ending with local contact details for the Aiken Standard.
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South Carolina Eyes Universal DNA Sampling Law
The Rock Hill Herald reports a proposed South Carolina measure would require every person arrested and taken to jail to provide a DNA sample, making the state's program the most aggressive in the nation. Proponents tout DNA's value for tracking offenders and exonerating suspects, while critics worry about intrusiveness and rights of the innocent.
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Democrats clash on Iraq plan and troop funding
Democrats in Congress question the president's strategy to quell sectarian violence in Iraq while aiming to block troop funding. They argue Americans lack appetite for war, yet historically supported more troops. Republicans and Democrats alike face political risk depending on outcomes.
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