Community letters urge cafeteria plan delay and Weiner backlash
A reader thanks Jackson Middle School officials for a new cafeteria design and urges delaying a millage vote due to increased state funding. The letter also condemns Congressman Anthony Weiner, calling for his resignation and criticizing his conduct and trust.
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David Caver
Jackson Middle School
Jackson
Cantor pressure on disaster relief offsets sparks GOP debate
Readers discuss House GOP leader Eric Cantor pressuring Obama to offset disaster relief funds with cuts elsewhere. Critics say the stance harms storm victims in Alabama Missouri Oklahoma and beyond while others defend fiscal safeguards. The writer questions Cantor's stance if his district faced calamity.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Lineup
Publisher and executive editor positions listed with email aliases for Scott B. Hunter Timothy E O Briant Phillip Yates Letitia Jefferson and Laura Tiedman, detailing staff roles across production classified delivery at Aiken Standard.
Aiken County urged to aid Joplin tornado victims now
Community leaders urge immediate volunteer and donation efforts to rebuild Joplin after a devastating tornado. They cite past disaster responses, outline how to help through rebuildjoplin.org, and call on churches, civic groups, and individuals in Aiken County to organize clean up, repairs, and shelter support.
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Readers urge Senate reform after House praise
Adam Hash of Aiken argues the South Carolina House works well but the Senate stalls. He calls for longer sessions to finish cooperative, well intentioned state business and criticizes on the record voting and Senate delays. He endorses bipartisan teamwork for 2012.
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Rep
Tom Young
House
South Carolina
State Senate
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Adam Hash Aiken
South Aiken bid farewell to Coach Busbee
South Aiken cross country and track mourn the retirement of longtime mentor Coach Russ Busbee who built the program from scratch over six decades and inspired many runners with dedication, guidance, and life lessons.
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South Aiken
Busbee
Thankful for local care during illness in Aiken
The family of Netva Herring expresses deep gratitude for the medical care received from The Family Med Centers, Cancer Center, Aiken Surgical Associates, and Aiken Regional Medical Centers during illness and after her death. Hospice staff at Trinity and Napier Funeral Home provided round the clock support.
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Cancer Center
Aiken Surgical Associates
Aiken
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Trinity Hospice
Trinity
Napier Funeral Home
Netva Herring Aiken
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