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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2011
Page
3
The speaker accuses a Democrat of targeting Sarah Palin and email probes to undermine the 2012 race, while asserting Republicans favor Palin for a presidential bid to defeat Obama. The message claims Palin is a major GOP asset and threat to the president.
The inquiry asks when members of the School Board City Council and County Council became good stewards of taxpayer money, seeking a specific date or period in office when prudent budgeting or responsible oversight began. The text provides no direct answer.
A heated dispute surrounds a county plan to fund a costly project estimated at 25 to 30 million dollars. Supporters argue urban grandeur and architectural detail justify the expenditure, while critics warn it places the tax burden on residents during a recession.
The Associated Press vetted a nominee with Alaska governing and mayoral service and contrasted it with Obama’s 142 Senate days. The speaker questions bias and fairness in evaluating political experience.
A local critique argues that raising property taxes is ill timed as the economy slows and job growth falters. The note cites layoffs at SRS and frozen salaries, noting Social Security raises have paused and warns of negative local economic impact.
Readers are urged to call the TalkBack line or email with brief comments. The Aiken Standard notes names may be edited for space and content and that readers’ messages may not be published.
Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia reports more than 1 million annual visitors, the highest attendance in the Southeast. Executive Director Satch Krantz, serving since 1976, notes 232 staff and a $10 million budget funded by earned revenue and county support. The zoo estimates a $60 million annual Midlands economic impact and 700 local jobs.
Midland Valley High School FFA members Kayla Morris Donald Myers Magen Fulghum and Tanner Bell with adviser Jeremy Brooks earned South Carolina top honors at the 84th FFA Convention held at Clemson. They achieved National Gold Emblem status plus the Governor’s Citation for Student Development and 100 percent membership award.
Calvin Bonham from Aiken County scratched a $10 Carolina Millionaires Club instant ticket and won $1 million. He woke his wife, phoned his mother, and planned to cash the ticket at Ridgecrest Quick Shop on Pipeline Road. The store earned a $10,000 retailer commission from the win.
Office hours listed for The Aiken Standard include 8 30 p m on Mondays and staff contacts for executive editor sports editor and publisher. The notice provides mailing address P O Box 456 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 and EZ Pay rates for multiple periods with several delivery dates and Sunday Plus schedules.
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