G rated films earn more money says survey
A recent survey found G rated movies bring in more revenue than R rated films signaling a market preference for cleaner entertainment. The editorial argues profits, family appeal, and moral standards should guide Hollywood toward uplifting content rather than explicit material.
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Aiken
Supreme Court ruling on medical marijuana sparks policy debate
The article discusses the Supreme Court's decision allowing federal prohibition of medical marijuana and argues against such a ban. It highlights medical uses for conditions like chemotherapy side effects and HIV/AIDS, cites Angel Raich, and notes states allowing medical cannabis, with growth and sale limited to prescription medicine under federal action.
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Angel Raich
Washington
Congress
Ralph Courtney Leads Tri Development Center
My View column features Ralph Courtney, director of the Tri Development Center, outlining goals, community work, and planned initiatives. The piece frames his role in guiding regional development and service programs.
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Ralph Courtney
Tri-Development Center
Donations Drive Highlight Community Support for Disabilities Center
The Aiken County Board of Disabilities and Tri-Development Center thank merchants and businesses for generous donations that fund activities and services. Without this support, basic needs for individuals they serve would be hard to meet.
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Ginny Souths
Aiken County Board of Disabilities
Tri Development Center
Aiken — County
Peach picking lore from The Ridge in South Carolina
A reminiscence of summer peaches along The Ridge in Greenwood Edgefield and Trenton. From roadside stands to family rituals of preserving and cobbler, the piece recollects quests for bushels, peach cobbler, and homemade ice cream. It mentions DeSoto era origins, local growers, and a personal trip to Mama n em s with a five dollar basket.
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Graniteville
U.S. 25
Greenwood
Edgefield
Trenton
South Carolina
Ridge
Highway 25
A&p
Wagener
Aiken County
DeSoto
China
Mama'n’em
Ginny
Miss Peggy
Shack
America
Gene Owens
Cobbs Glen Drive
Anderson, S. C
WadesDixieco
Aol
Illness inspires family to support Leukemia Society efforts
Claire Reitz, a 7 year old leukemia survivor from Allentown, is a Patient Hero supporting fundraising for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society as her brother Conner has raised nearly $30,000. Dan Reitz joined Team in Training, cycling 100 miles around Lake Tahoe after meeting a $3,900 goal and raising over $7 million in one day.
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Lynne
Dan Reitz
Allentown
Leukemia/ Lymphoma Society
Conner
Leukemia Society
Claire
Dan
Leukemia/Lymphoma society
Ncters
Tucson
Respect for the U.S. Flag at Night Inquiries
Dan Toth of Warrenville reports multiple post offices and local offices in Horse Creek Valley failing to lower the U.S. flag at night or on weekends. He cites Macon Area Office action after his appeal and asks citizens to note and request compliance with flag etiquette.
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U.S
Macon
Horse Creek
Clearwater
Bath
Langley
Graniteville
Graniteville Magistrate's Office
Veterans Park
Burnetttown Town Hall
Leavelle McCampbell
Dan Toth
Warrenville
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