John Ellis 82 longtime investor and civic leader dies in Aiken
John Ellis died March 6 at his home in Aiken after a period of declining health. He was 82 and had forged a second career in equine racing and community service after retiring from Blyth Eastman Dillon in New York. Ellis founded Arrowhead Farms, bred 10 stakes winners, and supported the Aiken Steeplechase and Tri Development Center fundraising. He influenced politics, chaired the Palmetto Project voter registration effort, and served as president emeritus of the South Carolina Board of Mental Health. He was a Navy veteran and active in St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, remembered as a sharp wit and generous helper.
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Quotes and voices shape debate across issues
Sen Strom Thurmond urges Hazel OLeary to revise Savannah River Site severance plans. Lindsey Graham calls Treasury to curb foreign bailouts. George Pataki signs New York death penalty law. Barbara Johnson reacts to a DSS paternity charge against her husband.
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Gingrich Critique Shows Out Of Touch With Real World
The piece argues Gingrich overstates a press conspiracy and that advertisers influence is minimal. It notes editors and reporters pursue their own judgments and that newspapers now face diverse information sources beyond print. It concludes Gingrich is disconnected from current realities.
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Community urged to unite for SRS downsizing impact
Aiken County residents call for a coordinated plan to offset 4200 Savannah River Site job losses and 300000 square feet of vacated space. Proposals include an industrial park, expanded utilities, funding for development partners, and unified leadership to attract new industry and protect jobs.
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