Editorial urges prosecuting pregnant drug users not just counseling
The Aiken County case of a stillborn baby on January 1 leads to homicide by child abuse charges against the mother after cocaine and marijuana were found in both bodies. The solicitor vows to pursue the issue, arguing some addicted mothers require legal consequences beyond counseling.
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Erika Powell Crowned Miss South Carolina 2005
Erika Grace Powell, a 20 year old Furman University music major, won Miss South Carolina 2005 in Spartanburg. She captured both talent and swimsuit preliminaries and will compete in Miss America 2006. Powell’s father hopes for a national title as she earns scholarship and exposure.
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Local Newspaper Staff Roster Details
A list of staff roles and contact emails for the Aiken Standard including publisher editor advertising director and department heads with multiple titles and positions listed for administrative and production staff.
Bowling Endures In Aiken Amid Shifting Sports Focus
Aiken Bowl owner reflects on bowling's continued appeal despite competition from other sports. He notes steady family attendance and personal satisfaction from the activity, even after a knee operation forced him to pause playing.
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Our haunting guilt and the search for forgiveness
A column argues modern folk struggle with guilt despite space triumphs. It likens forgiveness to a divine pardon made possible through the Cross of Christ, contrasting human cures with faith. The piece urges turning from anxiety to spiritual renewal and God’s mercy.
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War of words in letters on Iraq and loyalties
Vera D Devony of Aiken critiques the Iraq war and Blair and Bush policies. The letter accuses leaders of manipulation and charges civilian harm in Fallujah and other cities while urging a return home and questioning the value placed on children.
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Nigerian scam alert helps victim avert loss
A reader shares experience with a forged cashier check from a Nigerian scam. He advertised a restored car for sale and received a counterfeit check sent in a plain envelope. He contacted the bank and FBI after confirming the check was fake, preventing financial loss.
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Muslim extremist cites faith as motive in Van Gogh case
A Dutch court hears Mohammed Bouyeri declare religious conviction drove the murder of Theo van Gogh. Meanwhile in Pakistan Aslam Khan, 53, condemns violence and rejects the idea that those behind the bombings share his faith, saying he does not feel others' pain.
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