Editorial: Indiana lands Carbon Motors plant over South Carolina
The piece argues Indiana won a Carbon Motors factory that would have brought 1,000 jobs to Aiken County, criticizing South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford for personal scandal and arguing it hindered state industry recruitment while Indiana’s leadership secured the deal.
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Educator Warren Whitson Remembered For Aiken County Impact
Aiken County mourns Warren Whitson a longtime educator and administrator. He led Midland Valley High School as principal and was Silver Bluff High School’s first principal. He influenced generations during his tenure and passed away recently after retirement.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contacts Listed for City Newsroom
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace News Director Timothy E. OBriant and others with their email handles. The page assigns roles across advertising production circulation and business management.
Readers defend transparency and accountability in state voting
Deedee Vaughters argues Rep. Harrell blocks on the record voting and urges all votes be recorded, citing costs and Nebraska's example. Jet Beckum adds a conservative critique of Obama era policies, warns of government health care and calls for free market solutions.
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Letters to the Editor Address for Opinions
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern to the Aiken Standard. Submit by mail to Letters to the Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or by email to letters aikenstandard.com or by fax to 648 6052 for publication consideration.
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Steve Homoki for Aiken City Council at large
Letter endorsing Steve Homoki a longtime Aiken resident and donor describing his service on multiple local boards and his refugee background. It urges voters to support his bid for the at large city council seat on September 8 citing his leadership, planning vision, and dedication to improving Aiken.
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Health reform opinions shared on page 2A letters
The July 27 paper features readers Abdul Ahmad Lucy Scoville John Schlesser Karen Kirby Cathy Belles and Christina Quarles urged to listen to Dr Betsy McCaughey on Fred Thompson Show. Her July 15 interview quotes the proposed elder care provisions under health reform warning readers to form informed opinions.
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Graham supports Sonia Sotomayor nomination
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina praised President Obama’s pick of Sonia Sotomayor, noting he would vote for her for the Supreme Court. He called the nomination a significant milestone as the first Hispanic justice and said the choice reflects a changed America.
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