Thoughtful Quote From Louisa May Alcott Echoes In Editorial
The Aiken Standard notes a saying by Louisa May Alcott on talent and genius. It cites readers and editors including Ellen Priest and Tim O Briant while highlighting editorial leadership. The piece prompts reflection on ambition and distinction in creative work.
Germany’s Nuclear Waste Proposal Hits Savannah River Site
The Department of Energy considers accepting German used nuclear fuel at Savannah River Site containing about 900 kilograms of uranium. Critics from Citizens Advisory Board urge rejection, warning of South Carolina becoming a permanent dumping ground for foreign nuclear material and referencing Yucca Mountain failures and political motives. Citizens are invited to submit input to NEPA officer Drew Grainger.
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Barack Obama
Atoms For Peace
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Drew Grainger
National Environmental Policy Act
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USA falls to Belgium in World Cup knockout round
Millions of Americans watched as Team USA lost 2-1 to Belgium ending its World Cup run in the last 16. The tournament drew record US viewership and featured gritty play led by captain Clint Dempsey and goalkeeper Tim Howard’s 16 saves.
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Brazil
Ghana
Germany
Portugal
Spain
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Jermaine Jones
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Dictator John Rutledge and South Carolina’s Fight for Independence
Gary Bunker reviews John Rutledge’s pivotal role during the American Revolution in South Carolina. From governorship and wartime measures to leading partisan resistance, Rutledge helped sustain the cause as British forces pressed.
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Britain
Sullivan’s Island
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Savannah
Henry Clinton
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Seabrook Island
General Assembly
Lord Cornwallis
Camden
Congress
Nathanael Greene
Andrew Pickens
Upcountry
Thomas Sumter
Midlands
Francis Marion
Pee Dee
Free
Walter Edgar
King’s Mountain
Cowpens
Guilford Courthouse
Yorktown
Greene
Aiken County
Committee of Detail
Washington
Supreme Court
Senate
Palmetto
Letter to the Editor on Hobby Lobby ruling
The writer condemns the Supreme Court Hobby Lobby decision as sexist and paternalistic arguing men decided for women. They urge Chief Justice Roberts to have a female-justice majority or a different ruling and call for employers with religious beliefs to fund employees’ own insurance choices.
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