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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 2011
Page
14
Sunday editor note invites readers to vote on various items with thumbs up or down and share opinions. It directs readers to aikenstandard.com to participate and continue the discussion.
The column praises Governor Haley for higher education reforms after meeting college officials. It promotes the Cinderella Project aiding girls with prom attire, the Frankenstein fundraising by Aiken Community Playhouse for Sarah Bernard, and wishes success to spelling bee contestants. Dekoda Watson discusses lessons from his NFL rookie year. USC Aiken faces Augusta State in a key men’s and women’s basketball matchup.
The piece notes mixed opinions on what to call the last decade and dismisses the issue as not burning. It highlights public debate over terms like the aughts and twenties and suggests little consensus exists.
The Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Editor with Scott B. Hunter and shunter aboard its staff, Executive Editor Timothy E. O Briant, Production Director Phillip Yates with Byates, and Business Manager Terri Cheek. Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson, Delivery Manager Laura Tiedman and others are listed with their Aiken Standard contact details and email addresses.
Associate editor Cindi Ross Scoppe notes Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell urged openness and compromise in addressing conflicts of interest and legislative reform. He calls for recusal in votes and debates while warning against clinging to old ways or promising change for change’s sake. He frames unity and principled governance as essential for South Carolina’s future.
A reader in Aiken challenges an Jan 12 editorial arguing tree trimming prevented outages. She cites residents’ grievances over how crews cleared lines, noting destruction in several neighborhoods while agreeing trimming was needed and power was preserved.
The text argues the federal deficit is unsustainable with 41 cents of every dollar borrowed. It cites a $902 billion outlay and $530 billion revenue in the past quarter, yielding a $372 billion borrowing need and a $172 million per hour growth in debt. It urges citizens to contact representatives to cut spending and oppose tax increases.
A local business receives high marks for swift greetings and courteous staff. The manager explains tire issues, costs, and solutions while employees keep customers informed of changes in work scope and emphasize customer first service.
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