Beasley Faces Criticism Over Unsolicited Calls
Letter writers accuse former governor David Beasley of supporting telemarketing tactics and violating privacy laws by making unsolicited calls and emails to voters. They contrast his methods with Jim DeMint’s courteous stance and privacy respect.
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Aiken Standard Readers Call for Editorial Retraction
A reader complains the June 17 report on the Sept 11 Commission misrepresented the news and reflects the Bush administration inaccurately. The letter urges a retraction and highlights Native American recognition, citing Cherokee heritage and seeking air time for readers to comment via Talkback.
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SC clarifies when home rentals face state accommodations tax
The South Carolina Revenue Department clarifies when short term room rentals in private homes are taxed. If the owner lives on the property at least six months, tax may not apply. otherwise a 7 percent accommodation tax plus state sales tax may be due for stays under 90 days. Contact J C Lexow at flexow aikenstandard.com.
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Tractors Endear Terry Hits Aiken Neighborhood
Ohio born nurse Terry Brown collects and restores John Deere tractors, naming each machine. He owns three active classics from 1949 and 1944, plus several in progress, and shares riding tours with neighbors and relatives as a family hobby.
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Williams Celebrates 100 Years as Bethlehem Church Mother
Rosia Williams of Edgefield County reaches age 100 and remains active as mother of the church at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. She recalls early pastors, family roots, and a large multigenerational clan while noting changes in church life and urging open speech for the Lord.
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Arthur Kemp
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Atleese Williams
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U S Army Signal Corps Band to Perform at Hopelands Gardens
The U S Army Signal Corps Band from Ft Gordon will play at Hopelands Gardens as part of the summer concert series today at 7 p m Admission is free with parking at Rye Patch on Berrie Road and the Green Boundary Club on Whiskey Road The concert lasts about an hour and features pieces such as National Anthem In the Mood and God Bless the USA In case of rain the event moves to the H O Weeks Center Gym 2 until August end
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Berrie Road
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