DeMint in Horry County Faces Scrutiny on Education and Spending
The Myrtle Beach Sun News notes DeMint’s loss in runoff areas and criticizes his spending stance while urging local voters to weigh his federal positions against regional needs. It also advocates early education, smaller class sizes, parental involvement, mentoring, and charter schools as ways to close the achievement gap, citing state efforts and the Education Oversight Committee.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Reader Letters for Opinions
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit brief Letters to the Editor with signature, address, and phone numbers for verification. Submissions may be edited and condensed. send to Letters to the Editor at PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email and fax as provided.
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Aiken Standard Concludes Staffing Verifications
Local newspaper confirms editorial and business staff details with names and titles including Publisher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace and Business Manager Ellen C Priest. Additional listed roles include Arthur Zappa Timothy O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson.
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Summer reading list sparks debate over Tupac poetry
Worcester Massachusetts educators defend including Tupac Shakur poetry in a middle school summer reading list. Critics argue the work trivializes literature and promotes ghetto entertainment while supporters say it engages reluctant readers and raises character education awareness.
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Grilling for a Cause Brings Local Law Enforcement Together
Officers from the Aiken Department of Public Safety and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office organized a four hour chicken dinner to aid the Machelle Walker family after a May fire. Over 500 residents donated, with proceeds aiding a hospitalized child and mother on leave, as Chief Deputy Dwayne Courtney and Sheriff Mike Hunt helped oversee a rapid, large scale volunteer effort.
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Does Sierra Club want what's best for the environment says NRA critique
The Dr Whit Gibbons Ecoview column and remarks at an Outdoor Writers Association breakfast scrutinize Sierra Club board members James Catlin Paul Watson and activist positions. The piece contrasts hunters and conservation funding with environmentalist aims while defending NRA support for lawful hunting as a civil liberty.
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Saddam Hussein Faces War Crimes Trial in Iraq
Saddam Hussein appeared in an Iraqi court facing charges of war crimes and genocide. Officials note security is tight as Iraq struggles with violence amid a national transition.
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