Ending Saturday mail delivery prompts public debate
A letter writer argues against ending Saturday delivery despite Postal Service losses. They note consumers may turn to alternatives, question cost savings, and defend the postal system as universal and indispensable, warning such erosion could hurt the service's future. The piece invites readers to mail opinions to the Aiken Standard.
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Traffic Congestion Complaints Hit Aiken City Lights
Comments on Aiken Standards site fault lengthy red lights at Richland and DMV corridor, arguing the new traffic design worsens flow and questions the need for changes. Residents demand a revert as drivers report 2 to 3 minute stops and slower progress.
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Richland
Dmv
Advertising Director Arthur Zappa Named for Aiken Standard
Arthur T. Zappa is announced as Advertising Director at the Aiken Standard. He brings extensive marketing experience and will oversee client relations, ad campaigns, and revenue growth for the paper.
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Arthur T. Zappa
Azappa
Aikenstandard. Com
Jeff Allison leaves Savannah River Site leadership role
Readers note Jeff Allison steps down as DOE site manager at Savannah River Site but will stay on in the community as Special Projects manager. His seven years saw major milestones in waste management and operations and he remains a credible public face, with hopes high for his successor.
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Jeff Allison
Department of Energy
Savannah River
Jeff
Christine
SRS
DOE
Open Letter Urges Aiken to Rediscover Wallace Family Roots
The remaining grandchildren of Clarence and Jennie Wallace appeal to the City of Aiken to restore and publicize the forgotten history of their ancestors. They detail Wallace's polo influence, steeplechase success, and contributions to Aiken’s Winter Colony, noting damaged graves and scarce local recognition.
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Aiken
Clarence
Jennie Wallace
Bethany Cemetery
Helene Wallace
Vanderbilt
Wallace
Thomas Hitchcock
Hitchcocks
Tommy Hitchcock
Jennie
Clarence Wallace
Historical Society
Hitchcock Woods
Augusta
Charleston
Jennie Ruth Hodges
Foxborough
Mass
Chateau Mignon
New York
Allan Riddick
Aiken County
Charles Alexander
Tink” Cockey
Mary Warfield Grimes
Louise Wallace
Baltimore, Md
Repay Yucca debt to other states
In Rep Wilson's guest column the former Nevada governor is said to plan celebrating Yucca Mountain's demise. The author argues Nevada return all federal funds, over 10 billion dollars, with interest to states and utilities that paid, framing it as a breach of promise.
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Rep. Wilson
Nevada
Yucca Mountain
Bryan
Sen
Reid
Letters to the Editor Address Info for Aiken Standard
The notice provides mailing and contact details for letters to the editor at the Aiken Standard. It lists Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 and the email letters@aikenstandard.com along with the fax number 6486052.
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Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Aikenstandard
S.C
Aikenstandard.com
Explainer clarifies how Electoral College works and disenfranchisement
A reader argues against the idea that South Carolina voters were disenfranchised in the last election. The letter explains federal structure, the Electoral College, and who may be disenfranchised, noting felon status and voting eligibility as key factors.
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South Carolina
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Obama
McCain
Aviation safety warnings from New York consultant
Jack Casey, an aviation safety consultant and supervisor in New York, cautions that complacency raises accident risk. The quote addresses allowing a child to radio instructions to pilots and the need for strict supervision.
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Jack Casey
New York
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