Aiken Triple Crown opens with Aiken Trials
Editorial extols the Aiken Trials opening the three weekend Aiken Triple Crown events. It notes dirt track thoroughbred racing at the Aiken Training Track, the community outdoor gathering, and springtime tradition linking residents and visitors. The lineup includes Aiken Trials, Spring Steeplechase at Ford Conger Field, and Pacers and Polo at Powderhouse Field. The piece emphasizes social value, history since 1942, and festive atmosphere.
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Aiken
Ford Conger Field
Powderhouse Field
Leaders face daily tests amid wars and political shocks
Panetta warns against changing course in Afghanistan amid anti-American outrage over a shooting. Egypt’s Islamist parliament backs expelling Israel’s ambassador and halting gas exports, signaling potential regional escalation. Medical experts urge tighter regulation of metal hip joints citing possible safety issues with implants.
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Leon Panetta
U.S
Washington
Kabul
Afghanistan
Egypt
Israel
Cairo
Art Sedrakyan
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York
Publisher and Staff Credits Listed for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard newsroom lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and editor with Timothy E. O Briant as executive editor. Other staff include Phillip Yates production director Dee Taylor advertising director Terri Cheek business manager Letitia Jefferson classified ad manager and Laura Tiedman delivery manager.
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Letitia Jefferson
Santorum Gains Highlight GOP Primary Drama
The column credits Rick Santorum with strong wins in Mississippi and Alabama while noting Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney struggle for enthusiasm. It argues Romney leads in delegates but lacks broad appeal and cautions about future Illinois results and Obama’s potential rebound.
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Rick Santorum
Mississippi
Alabama
Newt Gingrich
Mitt Romney
Romney
Barack Obama
Massachusetts
U.S
Santorum
Obama
John F. Kennedy
New York Times
CBS News
Middle East
Hawaii
Tampa Bay
Gingrich
Georgia
Congress
Aiken County Resident Praises Gary Bunker for Leadership
A longtime resident credits Gary Bunker with strong leadership on the Aiken County Council and in county government. The speaker highlights his steadfast beliefs and influential role in local affairs.
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Aiken County
Gary Bunker
Fay
Bunker Seen As Beneficial County Council Leader
A supporter writes that Bunker has brought fiscally responsible ideas to council decisions and believes his service benefits the county. The author endorses his potential to serve in the South Carolina House, saying it would be an honor for him to represent the state.
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Bunker
County Council
Tee Council
South Carolina
S.C. House
Controversial 75 page report on Savannah River Site health link
Aiken Standard reports on a Radiation and Public Health Project study alleging links between radiation changes at SRS and local health effects. The piece notes the report is costly, unscientific, and funded by anti-SRS environmental groups, urging DOE to continue monitoring without funding the report’s follow ups.
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Aiken Standard
Savannah River
DOE
South Carolina
Georgia
Costly influence in politics and oil money in elections
The text argues super PACs distort politics, suggesting Romney would win with massive funding from owners seeking tax relief and deregulation. It accuses big oil of sway, cites Exxon layoffs and GE tax credits, and questions Santorum's income tax stance and wealth while warning on expanding poverty and eroding the safety net.
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Romney
Exxon
Bush
Big
Santorum
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Laura Tiedman
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Cal Thomas
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