Editorial Project Graduation keeps graduates safe at celebration
Becky Lock founded Project Graduation in Aiken 14 years ago to keep seniors from risky roadway celebrations. This year the event runs from 11 30 p m Thursday to 6 a m Friday at H Odell Weeks Activities Center with prizes from local merchants and broad participation from area schools and homeschoolers.
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Voice Of Support For Dea Baldwin In SC House Race
Rosemary A. Harris of North Augusta urges voters to back Dea Baldwin in South Carolina House District 83 citing community involvement in PTA and school groups, and faith driven decision making. Harris emphasizes Baldwin’s character, trust, and dedication, asking others to vote June 8.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Information
Publisher Scott B. Hunter oversees operations with Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and News Director Timothy E. O Briant. Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa and Production Director Phillip Yates coordinate promotions and print flow.
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I Will Not Vote In The June Primary
A reader explains they will skip the June 8 vote due to independent thinking and reluctance to join a party primary. They advocate research based choice but lament the single primary rule that blocks voting for preferred candidates across party lines.
Jim Stewart urged for another term in District 86
A letter from Clark D. Moore endorses Jim Stewart as a thoughtful, constituent focused representative in the South Carolina House. It highlights Stewart’s commitment to limiting government growth, engaging with voters, and serving Aiken residents and District 86.
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Jim Stewart
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Carolina House of Representatives
House
Clark D. Moore
Aiken student laments bond referendum defeat
A rising ninth grader in Aiken County voices disappointment over the bond proposal failing. The writer questions fellow residents and notes the modest tax increase intended to aid underfunded schools amid economic strain.
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Ard for Lt Governor: a small business advocate promotes fiscal conservatism
A supporter urges voters to elect Ken Ard for Lt Governor citing his Double A Truck Bodies business in Pamplico, Florence County Council experience, and plans for zero based budgeting, economic development, and strong customer service in state government. Ard emphasizes agriculture, open spaces, and workforce training as keys to South Carolina prosperity.
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Pamplico
Florence County
South Carolina
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Ken
Aiken
Senate
FairTax support backs Taylor in SC House race
John Steinberger of Charleston urges voters in South Carolina House District 86 to back Bill Taylor, aligning with the SC FairTax Act that would repeal personal and corporate income taxes and cut exemptions. He predicts higher take home pay and payroll growth, and says CSRA Georgia businesses may shift to SC for tax advantages. He plans a June 5 Aiken Tea Party appearance asking to ax the income tax.
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South Carolina
Bill Taylor
Georgia
Letter on Social Security Medicare bonds and national debt
A reader argues that Social Security and Medicare taxes funded government bonds from surplus funds diverted by Johnson era policy. The letter claims bonds are now due, criticizes elected officials for national debt totaling 13 trillion, and expresses willingness to lead a revolution. Raymant L. Glinski Sr. signs.
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Aiken
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