Editorial: Sanford stance on stimulus harms South Carolina
The piece argues South Carolina faces 10.4 percent unemployment and criticizes Gov. Mark Sanford for rejecting federal stimulus funds. It contends the money would temporarily ease job losses, restore teachers and state workers, and aid residents until the economy improves.
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Landlines shrink as cell phones rise in SC
An editor's note cites a CDC survey showing one in five South Carolina families now relies entirely on cellular phones with no landlines. Nationally 14 percent are cell phone only, signaling a shift in how households stay connected and how telemarketers reach them.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles including Publisher Editor News Director Production Director Advertising Director and other editorial and operational positions with corresponding contact details and emails. The publication lists executives and department heads for management and newsroom operations.
Open government and Sunshine Week push for transparency
A column urges robust government openness during Sunshine Week March 15 21, criticizing secrecy and praising President Obama for promising transparency and public participation. It notes debates over revealing military photos at Dover and calls for public access to records and emails while recognizing privacy concerns. Jane E. Kirtley of the University of Minnesota contributes.
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South Carolina Eyes Legalizing Private Home Poker
Senate leader Glenn McConnell proposes a bill to permit poker in private homes under limits. Hosts would not profit or take a cut, while existing laws banning games of chance and gambling houses remain. The move contrasts with centuries old laws banning card or dice games, and faces a tough political path.
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Discipleship and Community in a Lenten Reflection
A pastor at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church argues that true discipleship embraces community. It urges young people and readers to balance faith with social belonging, dialogue, and shared human dignity within family, friends, and work groups.
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Rampage at Alabama facility leaves town stressed and grieving
Wiregrass Medical Center administrator John Rainey described staff breaking down as they faced an inability to help after a gunman killed 10 people in a terrifying rampage in Alabama.
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