Editorial: Political games hurt S C image
The column denounces continued political games in Columbia after the General Assembly adjourned. It discusses Gov. Mark Sanford threatening to recall lawmakers to veto and sign budget matters, while Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell and House Speaker Bobby Harrell delay signing the budget. It argues leadership should honor the public and avoid games that undermine trust in South Carolina's government.
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Mark Sanford
Columbia
State House
Sanford
Senate
Glenn McConnell
House
Bobby Harrell
McConnell
Harrell
General Assembly
South Carolina
Letter to the Editor Defends Biblical Family Definition
Paula Bolton of Aiken argues that family should follow biblical standards from Genesis and cites opposition to same sex marriage. She criticizes modern culture, urges church support for single parents, and states government should protect individuals from discrimination but not redefine marriage.
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Lisa Hall
Ms. Hall
Paula Bolton Aiken
Editorial staff contact lines for Aiken Standard
The fragment lists staff roles and emails for the Aiken Standard including Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Production Director Pyates Rump Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd all associated with the newspaper.
Findley 5C Aiken Public Safety director
A committee or board appointment centers on Findley named as Public Safety director for the 5C Aiken area. Details remain sparse in the fragment, but the designation implies leadership over police and safety services within the community.
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Findley
Aiken Public Safety
Safety tips after campus murder raise alert at Clemson
A Clemson female student's murder over the weekend prompts reminders to lock doors and check windows when exiting home. Campus security notes 24/7 staffing, cameras, ID entry, call boxes linking to officers, and an escort service for safe travel on campus and to cars or classes.
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Clemson
Controversial South Carolina tax swap sparks letters to editor
Readers blast a last minute tax swap bill that cuts property taxes while boosting the sales tax, arguing it hurts homeowners and shifts revenue to Columbia. The missive urges using circuit-breakers and condemns Speaker Bobby Harrell, naming Charleston and Aiken County communities and praising Dr. Roberson for his service to teachers and the county.
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Uth
Broad Street
Charleston
Sullivans Island
Isle of Palms
Kiawah Island
Fripp Island
Bobby Harrell
S.C. House of Representatives
Bobby
Columbia
Aiken
South Carolina
Aiken Junior Tennis League thanks supporters and volunteers
Gayl Hoel, Aiken JTL Program Coordinator, praises volunteers and community sponsors after the inaugural season. She notes nine months of parent effort, 105 players on 15 teams in fall 2005, 102 players on 10 teams in spring, and plans to send four teams to the state tournament in late June with a fall season planned.
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Aiken
Aiken Standard
Ben Cook
Woodside Plantation
Mary Barber
Kim Butler
Elizabeth Calvert
Donnie Campbell
Christine Chandler
Terry Dennis
Chuck Emery
Pam Fischbach
Robert Glance
George
Lisa Handy
Diana Koval
Charles Lewis
Joanne Morton
Terry Ortner
Steve
Fran Poda
Susan Schifer
Dacre Stoker
Lori Thatcher
Fermata Club
Houndslake Country Club
Odell Weeks Tennis Center
The
Reserve Club
Woodside Plantation Country Club
South
Papa John’s Pizza
Houndslake Tennis Pro Shop
Woodside Plantation Tennis
Mach Tennis
Aiken Area Tennis Association
Aiken Community Tennis Association
Aiken High
Gayl Hoel
Aiken Jtl
Firefighter Bobby Hill Laid to Rest in Aiken County
Bobby Hill, retired Couchton Fire Rescue firefighter and longtime community helper, was laid to rest with honors from the GVW Honor Guard and the U S Army Honor Guard. Hill retired in 2001 after decades of service and was the oldest SC Interior Firefighter certified at age 68. He was inducted into The Hall of Flame after retirement.
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GVW
U.S. Army
Hall of Flame
U.S. Army Honor Guard
Letters to the Exo contact page urges public opinions
The notice invites readers to send opinions on issues of concern to the Letters to the Exo section. It provides an address field 3.C. 29802 ray orp, wacom, and lists a fax line at 648-6052 for submissions.
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Ray Orp
Wacom
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
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Scot Newcom
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Letitia Jefferson Uederson
Bob Ariai
Clemson University
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Aiken County
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