Editorial urges readiness for uglier politics in South Carolina
The piece laments South Carolina as a standard bearer of dirty politics, cites Lee Atwater as a symbol of sleazy campaigning, and predicts the election season will worsen. It quotes Atwater’s Life magazine remarks and urges readers to consider repented words rather than continuing tactics.
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Readers praise interns and vets in Aiken letter batch
Letters laud intern Ileddy Kulmala for readable reports and poke fun at a tiger and gamecock feud. A thank you credits Dr Timmerman for emergency care to a beloved pet, calling him a special man. The Wyatts express gratitude in this short community note.
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Proposed taxes unfair burden on poor and elderly
A panel of experts is likely upper class and aged 30 to 50 with savings, arguing that taxes on food water and prescriptions would hurt the poor, sick, and elderly most. The author calls for accountability and condemns the proposal.
Aiken Standard Staff Contact Details
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace News Director Timothy E O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa and others with email formats for internal contacts. It outlines leadership and department heads across circulation business and classifieds.
Aiken County urged to diversify economy beyond federal funding
In a South Carolina Policy Council publication Aiken County leads the state with 16 606 per capita federal spending driven by the Savannah River Site and DOE. Charleston and Berkeley follow, while York, Sandy Deedee Vaughters and Lexington counties show lower per capita levels and faster growth. The author urges tax reform fair tax and reduced federal dependency to boost private sector growth.
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Leaks Prompt Call for Perpetrator Detention in Orange
Sen. Bond warns leaks endanger national security and strain ties with Pakistan amid Afghan war document disclosures. BP faces trust decline after Tony Hayward exit. New Orleans Mayor Landrieu urges accountability and decisive action over leadership.
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Representative J Roland Smith outlines Act 388 funds and school funding
In a letter Rep J Roland Smith explains Act 388 guarantees to each district based on 2008 levels with inflation growth, while state revenue cuts hit Education Finance Act funding. He notes district operations receive less today than two years ago, despite Act 388 protections, and federal stimulus funds are fading.
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Thanks for help during diabetic crisis at Publix
A customer thanks Pat Sibal Craig Maxwell Dana Griffin Jeffrey and an unknown shopper in the Publix pharmacy for saving their life during a Sunday July 11 diabetic shock. The quick action and sincere concern helped stabilize their blood sugar and prevented serious health trouble.
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