Voices From Public Life and Local Politics Across the Carolinas
A collage of quotes from officials and residents referencing local governance, crime, and civic life. Notable lines include mayoral resignation in New Ellenton, a prosecutor dubbed the Deadliest D A in America in Philadelphia, and citizens commenting on city services, urban crime, and community events across Aiken and North Augusta areas.
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Lynne Abraham
Philadelphia
D.A
America
Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
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Hutang Drive
P.O
Aiken
Scott
Hunter
The American Dream Not a Guarantee Says Miami Herald Columnist
Leonard Pitts argues the American Dream remains possible yet not guaranteed. He recalls historical figures and economic hardship, urging risk and action over cynicism, while noting why belief in opportunity persists despite downsizing and health care woes.
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Ron Smiley
Mr. Smiley
America
Alfred
Liberia
One Day Law Session Spurs Economic Growth and Racial Healing
During a one day special session the Legislature approved two major bills. The Rural Development Act groups counties by development level and offers tax breaks to poorer counties to attract industries. The Senate approved a monument on the Statehouse grounds honoring African American South Carolinians, a move the House did not pass. The speaker and the governor took leadership as the assembly returned.
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Senate
Statehouse
House
General Assembly
Citadel urged to admit women cadets and ensure equal treatment
Before a short special session lawmakers split two bills for up or down votes. The monument bill passed, but debates linger on confirming the Confederate flag’s shadow. The Citadel faces pressure to admit women cadets, align with VMI’s status, and end harassment while upholding its honor code and single gender education ethos.
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RDA
Citadel
Supreme Court
Virginia Military Institute
Military College
VMI
Corps of Cadets
Converse College
Mary Baldwin College
Cadet Corps
The Death of Common Sense Book Endorsement
A reader from North Augusta praises Philip Howard's The Death of Common Sense as an eye opening critique of government and laws. The letter expresses strong agreement that truth and critical thinking are stifled for employees and laments overbearing regulations.
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Aiken
Philip Howard
Nancy Mayfield
North
Augusta
Conspiracy Claims About Global Governance and CFR Influences
A letter argues toward a socialist global order led by the Council on Foreign Relations, citing Edward M House and The Shadows of Power to claim media, government, banks, and universities are controlled by CFR. The writer asserts Clinton’s presidency as CFR-dominated and warns of national peril unless facts are acknowledged.
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New World Order
United Nations
Council On Foreign Relations
CFR
Edward M. House
Philip Dru
House
Karl Marx
United States
Bill Clinton
Total Gov
Letters to the Editor atxen stannara wel comes
The notice requests letters for the Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor page. It asks writers to include signature, mailing address, daytime and home phone numbers for verification, and notes that all letters may be edited and condensed. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802.
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Atxen Stannara
Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
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Art Hanna
New Ellenton
Eldon M. (Corky) Berry
Aiken County
Bill Shepherd
Talatha Water System
Savannah River
North Augusta
Louise Frazier
Bob Lemon
Gregory Jackson
Spivey’s Corner, N.C
Leon Spann
New York Plaza
Bob Lynch
Rogue River
Ore
Leonard Pitts
Smiley
Sears
Col
Jacob Schick
Charles Revson
Revson
Franklin Roosevelt
Margaret Fogarty Rudkin
Pepperidge
Tance
The
Miami Herald
S.C
Tne
Myrtle Beach
Sun News
Robert Schwartz
James Perloff
Jonnsiren Society Waseen
Andy Windham
Wagener
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