Editorial argues traffic circle to ease East Gate congestion
In Aiken residents debate a traffic circle at East Gate Drive near Aiken Mall and Publix to replace dangerous left turns from Whiskey Road. Proponents cite smoother flow and prior holiday lane experiments, while opponents fear backups from signals. The design remains undecided but support grows for relief of daily delays.
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East Gate Drive
Aiken Mall
East Gate
Mall
Publix
Mall Cinemas
Publix Lot
Whiskey Road
South Whiskey Road
Publix Center
Whiskey
Mall Drive
Aiken Department of Public Fee
Aiken
Aiken Standard Staff and Management Directory
A listing identifies key personnel at the Aiken Standard including Publisher Scott B. Hunter, editor Timothy E. O Briant, advertising director Arthur T. Zappa, production director Phillip Yates, and customer service manager Letitia Jefferson among others. It highlights roles such as manager Ellen C. Pinanagiig and systems manager J. David Boyd.
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Phillip Yates
Scot Newcom Systems
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Fatherless Homes and Fathers Day Reflections Divide the Nation
A federal Child Trends report suggests women may influence the rise of fatherless families as more children grow up in single mother homes. It notes lower school performance among children from single parent families, attitudes toward divorce, and limited contact with nonresident fathers, especially in poverty and minority groups. The piece traces Father Day’s origins to Sonora Smart Dodd and questions whether the holiday remains a material tribute rather than a move to reflect on fatherhood’s meaning.
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United States
America
Spokane
Sonora
Smart Dodd
Calvin Coolidge
Lyndon Johnson
Madison Avenue
Iraq after Baghdad looting sparks critique of postwar plan
A harsh critique outlines why victory in Iraq failed to secure peace. It pins blame on Rumsfeld and policy clashes with Powell, argues insufficient military police and coalition forces, and warns that chaos could empower anti American Shiite leaders without rapid action.
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Washington
Iraq
Kuwait
Baghdad
Guantanamo
Taliban
al Qaida
Afghanistan
Bosnia
Kosovo
Mosul
Tikrit
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Pentagon
Jay Garner
L. Paul Bremer III
Bremmer
State Department
Henry Kissinger
Saddam Hussein
Rumsfeld
David McKiernan
California
Eric K. Shinseki
Congress
Paul Wolfowitz
Aiken County letter calls for GOP leadership changes
A writer from Aiken County urges Republicans in the state legislature to lead and raise funds for education. Criticizes tax limits and criticizes current delegation including Marshall Cain and Delmus Weeks. References Reagan and Murphy quotes, and pledges to oppose failing Republicans.
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Thave
Aiken County
Marshall Cain
Zack Fulmer
Cecil Collins
Delmus Weeks
Columbia
Ronald Reagan
Larry Murphy
Clearwater
Graduation night at Silver Bluff marked by missing honor cords
Cindy Fuller of North Augusta laments Silver Bluff High School graduation May 29 where Aiken County Career Center honor graduates were denied cords. She argues cords recognize achievements across paths, noting both schools share coursework and exit exams.
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Silver Bluff High School
Hannah Byer
Aiken County
S.C
Career Center
Cindy Fuller
North
Augusta
ATM Card Returned Sparks Gratitude for Honest Finders
A reader recounts losing a debit card at the Aiken Cinemas parking lot and later receiving it at the SRP Federal Credit Union drive through. Jan at the Silver Road Branch located the card and phoned the owner, restoring faith in humanity.
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SAP
Jan
Silver Road
SRP Federal Credit Union
Aiken Cinemas
Angel
Sam
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Editorial
Scott B. Hunter
Autor
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Arthur T. Zappar
Ellen C. Pi
Nanagiig
Timothy E. O'Briant
Iayit
Aso NL
Linda Chavez
Creators Syndicate
Solumnist
Joseph L. Galloway
Ssaint HiGawe Newspaper
the Writer
J. Aiken County
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