Readers respond on HCA Aiken Regional Hospital praise
A reader praises HCA Aiken Regional Hospital and its nurses and staff, arguing against criticism in the Jan 12 letter. Other letters criticize Rep Derrick and Reagan era policies, discuss hostage memories, welfare cuts, and Bin go and lottery ideas, urging local action and reflecting on state politics.
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Aiken Standard
Louise Douda
HCA / Aiken Regional Hospital
HCA
Savannah
Aiken Regional Hospital
Aiken County
Aiken
Glenda Wilson Earns Support For Aiken School Board
A letter from a Valley voter urges area residents in Area II, Aiken School System to elect Glenda Wilson to the Board of Education. The writer praises her civic activity, asserts she will speak up for students, teachers, and administrators, and emphasizes trust in her leadership for grandchildren’s schooling.
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Butler Derrick
Derrick
Michael Synar
Savannah River
Rep
Synar
SRP
Aiken County
Aiken
Board of Education
Glenda Wilson
Glenda
Vanity car tags for retired lawmakers spark controversy
A Columbia State article from December 24 1988 reports Rep Irene Rudnick pre filed a bill to provide special vanity license tags for retired General Assembly members. The move draws criticism amid other legislative priorities in South Carolina.
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South Carolina
Rudnick
Columbia
The
Columbia State
Editorial attack targets Frances Hart and open discussion
Letter from Robert Schwartz of Grace Circle condemns Aiken Standard for suppressing dissent about Frances Hart and the Energy Research Foundation. He accuses editor Sam Cothran of pro corporate bias and of stifling criticism of SRP, DOE, and Du Pont while praising Hart’s transparency with Bamberg, West Germany students.
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Aiken Standard
Frances Close Hart
Sam Cothran
Donald Law
Hart
Energy Research Foundation
SRP
DOE
du Pont
Cothran
Erie
Westinghouse
Lottery Opponents Call for Action on Bingo Parlors
Comment urges anti lottery advocates in South Carolina to address bingo parlors. Claiming bingo halls operate as non profit groups, the piece challenges critics to take steps against these venues in the broader fight against gambling expansion.
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S.C
Aiken Tech Student Endorses Transfer Degree Path
Lindsay J. Franco Ferreira recounts enrolling in the Management Associate Degree Program at Aiken Technical College in 1987 and graduating in March. She cites lower cost and shorter time as reasons to choose ATC over USC Aiken and lauds President Dr. Paul Blowers for expanding ATC's mission.
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Aiken Technical College
USC Aiken
ATC
USCA
Paul Blowers
Lindsay J. Franco-Ferreira
Richardson Lake Road
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writers full mailing address for publication. Anonymous submissions are rejected and all letters may be edited for space clarity and libel concerns.
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Aiken Standard
P. O
Aiken, S.C
Citadel hazing settlement ends 1986 civil suit
Attorneys say a settlement of 880000 in a civil lawsuit over a 1986 hazing incident at The Citadel has been reached. Judge Sol Blatt Jr signed the order as the case progresses toward finalization. The suit involved Kevin Nesmith and five white cadets who entered his barracks room in disguise at night.
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Charleston
Citadel
Sol Blatt Jr
Kevin Nesmith
Ruling Ends Richmond Minority Set-Aside Program
Civic leaders condemn the Supreme Court decision striking down Richmond's 30 percent minority set aside, fearing major job losses for minority contractors. Merlin Hargrove says his United Unlimited Construction Co would close, losing 400000 in four years. Dwight Snead notes growth since the ordinance began, though he previously had no city work. Council members split on justice versus disruption, with Wake praising the ruling as just and Richardson calling the decision weak and unconscionable.
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Supreme Court
Merlin Hargrove
United Unlimited Construction Co
Dwight Snead
Snead
Roy A. West
Henry L. Marsh III
Carolyn C. Wake
As Id
Free Enterprise Syster
Chuck Richardson
Richardson
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