Aiken Standard Info Page Marks Founding Era
The Aiken Standard lists foundational details dating to 1867 with staff credits for Ellen Priest publisher Tim O Briant editor and Holly Ellington news editor. A thought of the day by George Burns reflects on choosing passion over comfort in work.
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Trump preaches to the chair in religious appeal amid Iowa buzz
The piece notes Donald Trump remains a dominant front-runner as Sarah Palin endorses him in Ames Iowa. Trump gains praise from Jerry Falwell Jr. at Liberty University where he claims the Bible outshines the Art of the Deal. He defends Presbyterian faith and Merry Christmas in retail as voters brace for South Carolina primaries.
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Mayor de Blasio’s Hollywood cash critique condemned as hypocritical
Michelle Malkin argues Mayor de Blasio weaponizes OscarsSoWhite for political gain. She notes NYC profits from Hollywood subsidies and tax breaks, branding his stance as orchestrated virtue signaling while accusing him of benefiting from film industry funds and incentives.
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Readers address traffic woes and a presidential debate take on Fox show
A letter complains that annexations have caused traffic gridlock on Whiskey and Dougherty Road and calls on the County Council to act. In a separate viewpoint, a North Charleston Republican Debate attendee disputes media spin, praises Jeb Bush, and urges choosing a steady leader for eight years.
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