Notable quotes on schools, duty, and community figures
A set of local reflections from North Augusta and Aiken County figures on education strategy, retirement, Memorial Day, family health, sports, and hydrogen research funding. Voices include Ray Fleming, the Rev. Scotty Nead, Ed Hammons, Sen. Tommy Moore, Misty Cole, Kevin Eisner, and Angie French.
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Wilkins Takes Role as U.S. Ambassador to Canada
David Wilkins former Speaker from Greenville is confirmed as U S ambassador to Ottawa. He will manage liaison with skeptical Canadian leaders, border security, and heavy trade issues as the United States and Canada remain each other’s top trading partners.
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Development in Aiken Draws Mayor Cavanaugh’s View
Aiken mayor Fred Cavanaugh shares his analysis of city growth and ongoing development in the region. He discusses infrastructure needs, zoning considerations, and the balance between growth and community character.
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Fred Cavanaugh
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Aiken Sees Surge of New Businesses Amid Growth Concerns
City officials note influx of retailers as retirees' spending supports expansion. While development accelerates, leaders cite changes to council power over zoning and the advent of residential PUDs. Residents worry about losing Aiken's elegance but believe downtown charm remains strong despite growth.
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Compromise on judicial nominees falters over Bolton vote
The column argues the Senate Wall of compromise failed as Democrats block cloture on John Bolton's U N ambassador nomination. It warns the spirit of the deal risks eroding and calls for cooler heads to prevail after Memorial Day recess.
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Thirty Three Years of Marriage Reflections and Milestones
A personal anniversary piece recounts 33 years of marriage with Navy service, moves, home buying, three daughters, careers in journalism and education, migration to new communities, hosting grandchildren, and a Ukrainian son’s path to American citizenship. The narrator reflects on growth, loss, joy, and a hopeful view of long lives together.
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Views for Letters to the Editor Submission
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