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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 2013

Page

13

Aiken Standard Historical Leader Names and Quotes

The snippet lists founding year 1867 and names of key staff at the Aiken Standard including Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Executive Editor Melissa Hanna. It also features a Mary McLeod Bethune quotation about investing in the human soul, noting her as an American educator and reformer.

Mary McLeod Bethune

Offshore drilling debate stirs South Carolina coast stance

The Post and Courier notes mixed views on offshore drilling with Don Weaver urging SC to follow Texas on energy, while tourism remains vital to the Palmetto State. A House bill proposes leases off Virginia SC and California coasts but faces slim odds and experts see little gas or oil offshore.

America Don Weaver South Carolina U.S. House Virginia California Barack Obama

Energy policy debate folds in on South Carolina coast

The piece argues for balanced energy policy supporting U S oil production while opposing offshore drilling near South Carolina. It critiques Obama climate plan as job harming and notes private lands drive oil output, urging protection of coastal tourism from offshore risks.

South Carolina U.S S.C Barack Obama Canada Gulf of Mexico America China India Obama White House

Letter to the Editor on Obama Africa trip costs and aims

The writer questions $60 to $100 million cost estimates for President Obama’s Africa trip and notes the need for robust logistical support. They argue back up Air Force One is standard and urge balanced views on diplomatic impact. The piece highlights expanding electricity access in sub Saharan Africa as a key Obama initiative.

Aiken Standard Obama Africa Michele Bachmann Air Force One

Pay attention to gambling proposal in South Carolina

The column argues a 2014 gambling bill from Rep. Bill Herbkersman would expand gambling rules, permit token driven games, and raise enforcement questions. It warns such tinkering invites more problems, urges scrutiny by lawmakers and officials, and notes existing loose regulation now threatens storefront gambling and sweepstakes.

South Carolina Bill Herbkersman Herbkersman Statehouse S.C. Entertainment Law Consortium S.C Alan Wilson Sun City

Court views on marriage redefine limits and moral boundaries

Cal Thomas argues that Supreme Court rulings push to redefine marriage beyond traditional religious standards. He warns that secularism and media influence erode moral boundaries, risking a shift from universal norms to evolving rights and "happiness" claims.

Supreme Court Thomas Jefferson

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Aiken Scott B. Hunter Melissa Hanna Dee Taylor Terri Cheek Laura Tiedman Letitia Jefferson Ronnie Butler S.C. Coast Drilling Post & Courier President Obama Wilson New York Times Utah Antonin Scalia Lawrence Texas Israel Cal Thomas Thomas
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