Voters back Hunt as Sheriff of the Year choice
A letter praises Michael Hunt for his early police leadership in Aiken County. It notes his victory over interim Sheriff Jody Rowland, his push for more deputies, and his role during the Graniteville disaster. It credits his work at the detention center and drug enforcement, and lauds the South Carolina Sheriffs Association 2006 Sheriff of the Year honor.
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Aiken County
Michael Hunt
Aiken
South Carolina Sheriffs' Association
South Carolina
Graniteville
Hunt
Community cleanup thanks and acknowledgments in Aiken
The Hidden Haven Homeowners Association thanks the City of Aiken for a free dumpster and volunteers who picked up trash. Also thanks Susan Potter and her son with Terry Francis for a free hot dog dinner after the cleanup effort and to every community member for a job well done.
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Aiken
Susan Potter
Terry Francis
Hidden Haven Homeowners Association
Endorsement for Skipper Perry and Greg Ryberg in Republican primary
A voter urges support for Skipper Perry for the House of Representatives and Greg Ryberg for state treasurer in the June primary. The writer praises their independence, experience, and record, arguing others lack readiness and promising continued service if elected.
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Skipper Perry
House ‘of Representatives
Greg Ryberg
Production staff credits listed for Aiken Standard
The article lists key Aiken Standard personnel including Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Systems Manager J David Boyd with their affiliations and roles at aikentandard com.
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Phillip Yates
Pyates
Aikentandard.com
Scot Newcom
Newcom
Aikenstandard.com
J. David Boyd
Aiken
S.C
Aikenstandard
Ourfaxime
Murphy's law of politics prompts support for Dr Henry Jordan
A letter argues that politicians follow a Murphy's law path from grassroots alignment to alliances with opposite ideologies, becoming smug masters. It endorses Dr Henry Jordan for lieutenant governor of South Carolina, criticizing current Lt. Gov Bauer and suggesting Jordan offers experience and principled leadership.
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Henry Jordan
South Carolina
Bauer
Mike Campbell
Jordan
Dr. Jordan
Letter defending Skipper Perry in Aiken race disputes opposing claims
A supporter defends Skipper Perry against Walter Lamb campaign attacks. The writer accuses opponents of misleading voters over tax takings and board funding, states Perry’s vote on the TIF bill was corrected, and notes Perry’s long service to Aiken. The letter urges readers to consider facts on June 13.
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Skipper Perry
Tve
Skipper
Walter Lamb
Bi Board
Skipper Perry Earns Local Community Support in Aiken
Russell Schwalbert praises Skipper Perry for 26 years of City Council and state service in Aiken. Perry is a founding member of local foundations and a past leader of the Sertoma Club United Way and Symphony Guild. He is active in fundraisers and community events while criticizing his opponent’s limited local involvement.
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Aiken
State House
Aiken Historic Foundation
Tri Develop‘ment Center
Aiken Sertoma Club
United Way
Aiken Symphony Guild
Aiken ‘Center
Ars
Skipper Perry
Skipper
Russell Schwalbert Pitas
Aiken community backs Superintendent Dr Linda Eldridge
A local letter praises Dr Linda Eldridge the Aiken County Schools superintendent for integrity and leadership. It highlights high school accolades Newsweek rankings School Match recognition and a 2010 contract renewal while criticizing media coverage and race-based attacks.
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Aiken Board of Education
Linda Eldridge
Dr. Eldridge
Board of Education
Linda
Eldridge
Aiken County
Newsweek Magazine
Aiken High School
South Aiken High School
School Match
Southern ‘Association of Colleges and Schools Council On Accreditation and
Ree
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodwin Defends Conference Spending
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodwin explains his decision to spend 1.8 million dollars to entertain mayors at the U S Conference of Mayors annual meeting with 1.3 million dollars funded by corporate donations.
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Las Vegas
Oscar Goodswan
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Perry
Ryberg
Columbia Rire
Greg
Columbia
Scott B. Huntershunter
Dard
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Aike
Andard.com
Annur T. Zappa
Azappa
Ellen C. Priest
Omee
Aitomstandard
Timothy E. Obnant Tobriant
Letina Yefferson
Ellerson
Lt. Gov. Post
Mark Sanford
Skippeer
Sanford
Alken Sertoma Club
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