Deadlock on part time magistrate must end
Editorial urges breaking a political deadlock over appointing a part time magistrate to relieve county jail crowding. It argues for a timely resolution, notes costs of transporting prisoners, and suggests legal steps to prevent future stalemates while giving broader input from both parties. There is emphasis on taxpayer savings and efficiency.
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Tommy Moore
D-Clearwater
Nikki Setzler
D-West Imbia
Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
Danny Lynn
Pat Sullivan
Aiken
Aiken County
Allen Standard personnel notices include several city roles
A local newspaper lists staff roles including Scott B. Hunter as publisher, Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor, Art Zappa as advertising director, Ellen C. Priest as business manager, Timothy E. O Briant as managing editor, Phillip Yates as production director, Deborah Dyches as circulation director, J David Boyd as systems manager, and Letitia Jefferson as civic manager.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Best and worst of TV in one week
A reader praises the CBS documentary 9/11 as the season’s top non-sport prime time. It contrasts strong network documentaries with the late night battle over Nightline and Letterman. The piece laments reduced FCC public service duties and urges advertisers to support quality programming like 9/11.
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Lion People
CBS
NBC News
Ted Koppel
David Letterman
ABC
Letterman
Nightline
Koppel
Walt Disney Company
Disney
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Nextel
Honesty at Gene's prompts town pride and thanks
A reader recalls finding a wallet at Gene's on Laurens Street and returning it. Harriette from Gene's refused a reward, asking the shopper to return and buy again. The letter also urges focus on education funding and practical issues over petty disputes.
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Aiken Standard Letter to the Editor Address Details
The Aiken Standard invites readers to send Letters to the Editor. Address Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email swallace at aikenstandard.com and fax to 803-648-6052.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Swallace
Aikenstandard
Aiken ‘Standard
Aiken, S.C
Shunter
Aiken community weighs centers, guns, and races
A Rotary Club talk on the Washington Center for Performing Arts project highlights a public private approach with a seven to seven point seven million dollar price range and future tax benefits Aiken also hears about Project Cease Fire from Stacey Haynes as gun violence prevention steps join forces with federal agencies In entertainment notes the upcoming 36th Aiken Spring Steeplechase draws large crowds and recalls earlier mule racing experiments while actor Fred Gwynne once rode a mule amid weather woes and later tailgating gains.
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Stacey Haynes
Aiken
Department of Public Safety
Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
National Rifle Association
Richmond
Chase
Fred Gwynne
Gwynne
Herman
Vinny
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