News discussion on al Qaida Iraq links and Fahrenheit 9/11
The text cites 9/11 Commission statements about contacts between al Qaida and Iraq and mentions Bin Laden’s meetings and Sudan links. It contrasts claims of links with critiques of Fahrenheit 9/11 and Michael Moore, accusing leaders of treason and false pretenses.
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Aiken Standard Talkback: Security, Terrorism, and Media
Reader letters criticize store robberies advice to comply with thieves and question Homeland Security efforts. They urge firmer action and discuss terrorism risks and media coverage, with instructions to submit comments to the Talkback hotline and editorials.
Court Rejects Opposition to Yucca Waste Site
Correction notes two errors in the Aiken Standard story about Yucca waste site opposition. It states canisters contain nuclear waste from the SRS chemical reprocessing activities and not plutonium. Plutonium is planned for a different handling steps.
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Aiken Deliberates Roundabout Plan For East Gate Drive
City Council study session will discuss a roundabout on East Gate Drive to ease mall traffic. If built the project could cost up to 2,000,000, far above the 100,000 option for a traffic signal, with four-way stop also considered. The meeting at 7 p.m. at the Aiken Municipal Complex will also hear first reading on an ordinance restricting tattoo parlors to industrial districts and away from schools and churches.
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Freedom Festival funds trip to Jerusalem for arts group
The inaugural event by Fountain of Life Fellowship raised money for a Community Arts Festival trip to Jerusalem. The day featured a classic car show with Best of Show winner Darryl Messer, dessert bake-off winners, crafts, tournaments, a dunk booth, and musical acts including the Georgia Boys and Fountain of Life Fellowship.
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Southern Dixie Quartet
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Ebrooks
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Carolina Rebels to headline Hopelands Summer Concert Series
The Carolina Rebels return to Hopelands Gardens in Aiken on Monday at 7 p.m. for the summer concert series. The bluegrass group, from Columbia, features Hank Prosser on mandolin and lead guitar along with four other musicians. Admission is free and the show moves indoors to the H O Weeks Center if rain continues.
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Dvorscak named local Red Cross chapter manager in Aiken
Christy Dvorscak, 32, became the Aiken County American Red Cross chapter manager on June 28, replacing David McRae who left for United Way in May. A Charleston graduate and Williston native, she aims to grow volunteers, raise awareness, and relocate the chapter from its Laurens Street site.
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