Negative campaigns and the South Carolina race
The Hilton Head Island Packet notes reform talks on campaign finance after Sanford’s strong primary win and Peeler’s tactics, urging Hodges to lead with ideas and accountability. Voters must push for clean campaigns before November 6, while criticizing anonymous third party ads and sound bites.
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South Carolina Vouchers Debate Highlights 2024 Race
Incumbent Gov. Jim Hodges rejects school vouchers saying they drain public education funding. Republican challenger Mark Sanford argues court ruling supports school choice and quality improves when parents have options. Voters urged to demand detail on education policy from both candidates.
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Raise gas tax to fund road maintenance in South Carolina
The Rock Hill Herald argues SC traffic infrastructure suffers from underfunding. It notes extensive road networks contrast with low maintenance budgets and advocates a reliable gas tax revenue source despite public resistance to higher fuel costs.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory
The Aiken Standard lists key editorial and business staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Deborah Dyches Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson J. David Boyd.
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Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Deborah Dyches
J. David Boyd
Letter writers praise community outreach event by Women of Power
Readers thank editors and offer support while praising the May 22 Women of Power Branch event by the Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Community Outreach Program. Seventy to eighty women attended to hear personal stories of overcoming barriers, with staff led by Trudy Boyd commended for funding challenges and community impact.
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Aiken Center For Alcohol
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Compassionate Vet Dr Charlie Timmerman Honored in town
Alan and Marge Wood thank Dr Charlie Timmerman for his compassionate care when they had to send their beloved Dee Dee Pekinge to sleep. They describe his comforting presence as a gentle talk and a soothing goodbye to the pet, who awaits them beyond Rainbow Bridge.
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Aiken
Keys Found After Week of Lost Ring in Kroger Pickup
A woman misplaced a set of keys during June 17 to 21 and prayed for guidance. She later learned the keys were found and returned to Kroger's regional office in Atlanta, thanking the finder for their kindness in returning them.
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Brief reader letters address and contact policy
We ask that letters be brief contain the writer's signature mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification All letters are subject to editing and condensing Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 Send email to wallace aikenstandard com Fax letters to 803 648 6052
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Water hazards redefine a golfer’s bold rescue at Houndslake
At Laurel Knoll on the sixth hole of Houndslake Country Club a golf cart slid into the lake during a search for Chris ball. Chuck dove in to rescue his bag and cart, retrieved clubs and phone, while others watched from shore. The misadventure ended with a ruined phone and a soaked round, leaving Chuck unable to finish under par.
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