Editorial Ravenel is an Embarrassment
Aiken editorial calls Thomas Ravenel an embarrassment amid federal cocaine indictment and a history of arrogance. The letter urges readers to judge him by his actions as a former South Carolina treasurer faces charges of distributing cocaine.
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Fire chief honors nine fallen firefighters in blaze
Charleston Fire Chief Rusty Thomas mourns nine killed firefighters and tells families they were protected as best as possible. The remarks contrast with political comments on stem cell research and a looming veto that would hinder medical advances and hope.
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How to Make Love Last in a Modern Marriage
A columnist shares parables on lasting love and daily faith, urging couples to communicate, cherish courtship, and practice Christ like love. A veteran pastor recalls a couple who gift him six green apples as wedding money and a 30 year reminder that steady care sustains marriage.
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Letters Christians will be known by their love
Scott Hunter's column on Christianity urges reaching nonbelievers where they live and living by love. The marketplace changes, but the message remains unchanging as Jesus commanded. Proponents advocate reading Behe's Darwin's Black Box while affirming faith in God and the Bible.
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Bob Tarrant
Aiken
AHS academic team shines at quiz bowl event
Aiken High School's quiz bowl team finished 21st among 247 teams from the United States Canada and Shanghai China. Members Amy Varallo John Harley Keegan Dyer Andrew Powell Aric Bering and Richard Droghini expressed thanks to the Area One Advisory Council Aiken County School District Washington Savannah River Group and Aiken Junior Woman's Club along with parents and Principal Joe Padget for support and faith in young people pursuing professional careers.
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Aiken
Joe Padget
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Letters to the Editor Offer Community Opinions
A notice invites readers to send opinions on public issues to the Letters to the Editor section of the Alken Standard. It provides a mailing address in Alken, South Carolina. The brief item directs readers to submit letters for publication.
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