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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 2005
Page
11
The Aiken City Council sent developer Todd Blair’s request for a tax valuation exception back to the Planning Commission to study long term effects on the Big Box ordinance. The panel chose caution over rushing approval to protect the ordinance’s integrity while hoping the project may still proceed in the future.
An advocacy group accuses the South Carolina Department of Corrections of failing to treat mentally ill inmates across 29 prisons. Claims include denied medications and disproportionate pepper spray use. Critics cite underfunding since 2001, high staff turnover, and counselor caseloads up to 200 to 1, urging a statewide review.
Ellen C. Priest appointed as business manager with Aiken Standard. J. David Boyd named systems manager and Letitia Jefferson as customer service manager, both affirmed by Aiken Standard leadership.
Officials praise the unified command and broad agency participation in the Graniteville response. They note ongoing third party review will identify tweaks for future improvements and cite about 100 agencies collaborating effectively.
The columnist cites Time magazine on the ubiquity of cell phones and a tale of Eugene Grant's Timely Beeper. Dr. Fred Andrea, pastor of Aikens First Baptist Church, urges readers to bloom where they are and value present circumstances over envy, using a parable of a fisherman and a king to illustrate the "I'd rather be" mindset.
Letter argues against generalizing blame for United States based on isolated incidents. Points to Chicago shootings, San Antonio vandalism, USCA cheating, and a bank robbery to show not all citizens or institutions reflect a few crimes. Praises America as a shining example of freedom and good government loved by Europeans.
Lawrence E. Harrison of Aiken hails Bruce Gordon as the new President and CEO of the National NAACP. He praises the selection as a foundation of equality and justice aligned with 21st century needs across technology, economy, and society, saying all Americans will benefit.
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President Bush calls for a clear path forward as Iraqis stand up and Americans stand down. Senate Democrats demand acknowledgment of mistakes and a realistic course. HealthSouth founder Richard Scrushy leaves court after a jury clears him of all charges.
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