Justice for Jean Toal as SC selects first female chief justice
The South Carolina General Assembly unani mously elects Jean Toal chief justice marking her as the first woman to hold the post. The body also names Kaye Hearn chief judge of the Appeals Court while urging no racial or gender quotas and praising the slate’s qualifications.
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South Carolina General Assembly
Jean Toal
Toal
Ernest A. Finney Jr
Finney
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High Court
General Assembly
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Hearn
William Howell
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Judiciary Committee
Columbia
Robert Ford
South Carolina
Palmetto
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Judiciary
Bill to restore rights for travelers detained by Customs Service
Congress urged to pass a bill restoring citizens rights when dealt with by the U S Customs Service. It would grant access to an attorney within 24 hours of detention and require magistrate approval before holding a traveler beyond 12 hours. The bill cites court leeway and potential abuse of broad powers.
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Customs Service
Herald-Journal
Spartanburg
Clinton denial harms progress in China espionage fight
The piece argues Democrats and Clinton strategists mishandled China spying fallout. It highlights lax security, top officials blamed, and accusations that President Clinton loosened export controls and background checks. It warns continued denial could fuel distrust and an arms race.
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Congress
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Bush
Bill Clinton
Clinton
George Bush
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State
Ower
Department of Commerce
Energy
Hazel O'Leary
Dodge City
Lipo Group
John Huang
Secret Service
Huang
CIA
Beijing
Johnny Chung
Sandy Berger
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When Hate Fuels a Senate Race Hillary vs Giuliani
The piece argues that love and hate shape politics and predicts a harsh Senate contest between Hillary Clinton and Rudolph Giuliani. It surveys public reaction to presidents and figures, noting how strong dislike or admiration affects campaigns and letters from readers.
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Ady
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New York State
New York City
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Rudy
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Bill
Clinton
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Eleanor Roosevelt
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Bill Clinton
Harry Truman
Fdr
Dwight Eisenhower
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
George Bush
Rudy Giuliani
Flags and free speech stir Aiken School Board debate
Joseph A. Shearey defends his stance on the US three color flag and opposes the fringed four color flag at Aiken County School Board meetings. He cites constitutional rights and calls for recall of board members for perceived bias and dismissal.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Larry Murphy
Shearey
United States of America
America
Murphy
South Carolina
Joseph A. Shearey Alken
Myrtle Beach Chief Applauds Aiken Officers During Memorial Day Bike Week
The Myrtle Beach Police Chief thanks the Aiken Department of Public Safety and officers from SLED, Highway Patrol, Probation and Parole, Natural Resources, State Constables, and SC Transport Police for their support during Memorial Day Bike Week. The community commends their exemplary service.
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Aiken
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Probation & Parole
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S.C
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The Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Policy
The Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor. All letters are subject to editing and condensing. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29602, or sending email to editorialascescape.net.
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