Aiken Elementary Wins Palmetto’s Finest Award
Aiken Elementary School earns the Palmetto’s Finest designation from the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. The award recognizes excellence in instruction, leadership, and community involvement, joining Lake Carolina Elementary Riverside Middle and Waccamaw High as state honorees.
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Shootings at Restaurant End in Suicide
Paul Miller, a warm seach County sheriff's spokesman, said the incident was not a robbery and involved no demands. A gunman shot and killed one person and wounded four others at a restaurant before killing himself in what authorities described as a random shooting similar to other U.S. cases.
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Readers debate North Augusta name and local pride
A letter from Robert Stanek of Aiken argues North Augusta should adopt a distinct identity, proposing a youth name contest and official seal. The piece precedes a political notice about two Democrats announcing runs for Congress in Aiken County at the Derrick dinner on March 14.
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Where does Obama stand on politics and policy
Letter writer questions Barack Obama stance on national security foreign policy and health care. Critiques his positions on bombing Afghanistan withdrawing from Iraq talking with Iran and universal health care while noting tax policy immigration guns and other issues. Author Charles K Dorsey of Aiken comments on perceived empty slogans and voter concerns.
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Obama urges study of helping professions over high paying careers
The text quotes Michelle Obama urging young people to consider teaching social work nursing and community service over corporate careers. She notes those in the helping industries often earn lower salaries and acknowledges this reality may dim bright stars.
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Letter by Cal Thomas on hope faith and political change
The writer cites Cal Thomas on hope and faith, criticizes modern society, and warns about politics and economy. He questions Obama and Bush eras, cites Hebrews 11, and fears debt and inflation while suggesting verifiable information and caution. Andy Windham Wagener
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