South Carolina urged to sign stronger seat belt law
The editorial urges Gov. Mark Sanford to sign a conference committee approved bill creating a primary seat belt law. It notes a $25 fine but emphasizes lifesaving impact and adult role modeling to promote belt use among families.
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Senate
General Assembly
Budget Triumph as Legislature Reverses Sanford Vetoes
The Greenville News reports lawmakers reverse most of Gov. Mark Sanford's 163 vetoes, passing a $5.8 billion 2005-06 budget. Despite partisan rhetoric, the vetoes fail to alter a budget still smaller than five years prior, while revenue surpluses fund colleges, technical schools, and local projects.
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Mark Sanford
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House of Representatives
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Greenville News
Aiken Standard Staff Contact List Expanded
Editor and department heads for the Aiken Standard are listed with contact emails and roles. Names include Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur T. Zappa Ellen C. Priest J. David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson. Roles span editor advertising business manager and systems customer service.
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State economy concerns and forecast worries voiced
The speaker raises concerns about next year's fiscal forecast and restoring the trust fund before new spending. They cite factors like gasoline prices variable rate debt mortgage consumer sector and a wobbling stock market as key economic worries.
Life lessons on facing life with faith and purpose
A reflective sermon urges living one day at a time and trusting God through hardship. It cites Sandburg Thackeray and Psalm 139 to argue attitude and faith shape destiny, with God supplying strength, courage, and guidance for tomorrow.
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William Thackeray
Paul
Mr. Sandburg
God
Moses
Juneteenth Festival of Freedom in Aiken
Community event marks Juneteenth with a parade of Buffalo Soldiers and a festival at Gyles Park. Organized by The Center for African American History Art and Culture Friendship Baptist Church Second Baptist Church and USC Aiken, the June 18 event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring education, entertainment, barbecue and fellowship. Dr. Morehouse USC Aiken history professor adds scholarly context.
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Galveston
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Georgia
Penn School
Appomattox
Virginia
Gordon Granger
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Friendship Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church
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