Editorial GOP to decide ballot today
Voters in Aiken County choose in a Republican runoff to set the November ballot for governor lieutenant governor attorney general superintendent of education and Third District Congress. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm. candidates include Haley Barrett Ard Connor Lord Wilson Moffly Zais Cash Duncan Dyer.
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Letter to the editor on asst. supts in Aiken County
R.E. Sanders argues the five area assistant superintendents waste money and could save about a million dollars annually. He challenges Dr. Everitt to study the district organization for a year, calling the delay a tactic to avoid cost cuts.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contacts List
Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson
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Aiken County Council member argues CPST referendum concerns
The writer defends CPST funding, notes 70 percent voted no on the school bond, and urges careful limits on outside agencies on the November ballot. He cites past CPST projects like Citizens Park, EMS gear, libraries, roads, and the Palmetto Parkway, urging CPST commission oversight.
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TalkBack item salt the clouds controversy excerpt
Reader letter denounces disparaging remarks about the South while defending regional diversity. It argues against stereotyping, urging readers to respect all regions and refrain from arrogance or blanket judgments. The writer also notes taxes and civic input remain important.
Call for National Nurse of Prevention to combat health crisis
Beth Barranco urges action to appoint a National Nurse of Prevention under HR4601. She argues nurses are central to care, education, and advocacy, and would boost prevention, health literacy, and nursing recruitment to reduce the nationwide shortage.
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McDowell makes history with U S Open win
Irish golfer Graeme McDowell becomes the first European champion since 1970 to win the U S Open. He expresses pride in earning the Major title while others recover from wildfires in Arizona and reflects on valuing life over material possessions.
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