Lillian Carter Barnett Dies at 95 in Aiken Community Leader
Lillian Carter Barnett of Aiken died May 30 at age 95 leaving a lasting legacy through years of service. She led a local Girl Scout troop, presided over Pilot Club chapters, helped entertain Sarah Ophelia Colley of Minnie Pearl fame, and helped found Grace Chapel and Grace Church. A longtime member of Eastern Star and Messiah Shrine No 3, she influenced many Aiken girls and devoted decades to church and civic work. Her family receives heartfelt condolences.
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Letters to the Editor raise highway department concerns
A Charleston Post and Courier letter writer accuses the Highway Department of falsified funding figures from Hugo duties and unaccounted for 40 plus million. Additional criticisms include refund delays on license overcharges, unlawful idle vehicle reinstatement fees, and dealer investigation fines without due process.
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Hugo
Letters Call For Reform Of Highway Department Practices
A reader urges South Carolina officials to follow procurement rules, audit reports, and accounting reforms in the Highway Department. He targets top engineers and DMV leadership, demanding firmer oversight, courtesy improvements, and potential personnel changes to curb spending discretion and alleged arrogance. The letter cites $57 million in consulting fees and warns of ongoing changes under political pressure.
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Gutless Label Is Beginning To Stick
Clinton battles with public emotion over Lani Guinier nomination. After a long Oval Office session, he withdrew Guinier’s name and faced a White House press conference. The episode damages his image as a decisive commander and heightens criticism from allies and opponents alike.
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Remembering RFK and a call for bold leadership in Clinton era
Relatives and supporters gathered at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library to mark RFK's 25th death anniversary. They debated what if RFK had led in 1968, criticized Clinton's leadership, and urged a return to Kennedy’s empathy for the underdog and willingness to challenge powerful interests.
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Forfeiture Law Backfires on Narcotics Suspect Bobby
In Queens New York Bobby a narcotics midlevel dealer fools around in a new blue Cadillac Eldorado. A pursuing car flashes a badge and threatens seizure under federal forfeiture law unless he can prove money sources. He avoids criminal charges but loses ownership of assets moved to relatives and friends.
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