Editorial: Governor ordered to obey the law
An injunction surfaces as Judge Currie orders Gov. Jim Hodges and aides to refrain from interfering with plutonium shipments to the Savannah River Site. Hodges declared a state of emergency to block transit, prompting Currie to warn such blockades are illegal and dangerous amid national security concerns.
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Cameron M. Currie
Currie
Jim Hodges
Savannah River
Hodges
Rocky Flats
Colorado
Department of Energy
Srs
DOE
Cameron
SAS
Gov. Hodges
South Carolina
South Carlina
al Qaida
Aiken Standard Staff Roles And Editorial Team
A list of staff positions at the Aiken Standard includes Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa and other key managers such as Business Manager Ellen Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant and Production Director Phillip Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen
Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Deborah Dyches
J. David Boyd
Marriage lessons from a 35 year union and Bush era policy
A personal essay argues marriage stability rests on friendship, constructive arguing, shared space, and firm commitment. The author cites Bush welfare reform ideas to bolster marriages, reflects on culture, gender roles, and optimism about lasting partnerships despite public policy shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bush
White House
Bush
Aiken letters and editorial clash on historic mile issue
A reader recalls Aiken history and debates preservation of McGhee Mile. The letter contrasts editorials with Peter Gray's views, cites local landmarks, and laments urban change and a stalled rail-station plan while urging alignment with pro life congressman Gresham Barrett.
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Yuesqay
Aiken
Aiken Mile Track
Aiken Municipal
Jim McNair
McGhee
Holford Family Thanks Aiken Responders for Fire Rescue
Jong 110 Erin and Zack Holford praise the fire and police departments for saving contents of their home in a woodside aid effort. They thank neighbors and townspeople of Aiken for forming a line to remove personal effects and support the family.
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Aiken
Holford
SC Education Lottery plan sparks cuts across agencies
The 2002 2003 Budget and Lottery Education plan led to reduced budgets for state agencies and universities. The Senate favored scholarships and free tech college tuition, while the House negotiated a compromise. Technical colleges face a reported 50 percent to 80 percent tuition aid cut and higher tuition for universities while overall agency budgets drop 3 to 13 percent.
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Tne
U. General
Technical College
Hodges
Technical Education
Technical Colleges
S.C
Craig D. Musick Pve
Hodges Faces Fight Over Plutonium Powers
Hodges disputes with the federal government over the plutonium issue as he and the Democratic Party have long opposed a bloated federal government. The remark recalls Republican aims to curb federal power and cites Jefferson on government overreach.
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Hodges
Democrat Party
Thomas Jefferson
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Letitia Jefferson
Sre
Tolstoy
Nda Shavez
Syndicate
Lumnist
Newberry Street
Gray
Pro Life
Barrett
Gresham Barrett
Congress
Huxley
House of Representatives
Prolife
Doreen
Kevin Conklin
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