Editorial Lets Make Our Highways Safe
An Aiken County sheriff speaks on a drinking and driving problem. Dozens die yearly in the county with alcohol as a factor. The piece urges home lessons, strict enforcement of new DUI laws, and a robust judicial response to curb crashes.
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Deadline Today for Letters to the Editor on Primary Support
Voters are reminded that today at 5 30 p m is the deadline for letters to the editor in support of candidates for the Tuesday primary. The office at 326 Rutland Drive Aiken accepts letters by email to letters aikenstande and by fax at 648 6052.
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Retiring East Aiken Elementary teacher praised for character education work
An editor's note recounts Bonnie Pattison's 25 year career at East Aiken Elementary. She helped implement Character First with Mayor Fred Cavanaugh, making East Aiken a district leader in character education and student development.
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Circulation Director The Aiken Standard
Circulation Director Scot Newcon and Business Manager Terri Cheek oversee distribution at The Aiken Standard. The roles focus on print and digital reach, vendor relations, and audience growth for the newspaper.
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McClellan's Revenge Redefines His Legacy on the Playground
A provocative column argues Scott McClellan’s memoir reveals a betrayed ally turned critic. It recalls his White House tenure, Vanity Fair jibes, and a calculated pivot to expose perceived lies about the Iraq War. The piece questions trust and the label of a snitch.
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Letters on Scott Singer and Tom Young stir political memory
In recent letters readers contrast Scott Singer with the old guard of the Republican Party and label Tom Young as a longtime insider. The piece recalls Singer’s 1999 Independent bid against a Republican and Young’s 21 years of GOP activity and donations.
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Witherspoon Challenges Graham In South Carolina Primary
Letter writer critiques Lindsey Graham and endorses Dr. Buddy Witherspoon in the June 10 Republican primary. Cites low national approval ratings and moneyed influence, praising Witherspoon as a principled, fresh conservative alternative facing Graham’s perceived coattails.
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