South Carolina resists Georgia concealed carry reciprocity
South Carolina lawmakers debate bills to recognize Georgia concealed weapon permits. Critics say Georgia lacks ongoing background and mental health checks, while South Carolina emphasizes required training and education for permit holders.
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Teddy Kulmala
South Carolina
Georgia
Peach
S.C
Bill Hixon
North Augusta
Alan Clemmons
Myrtle Beach
Jarrod Bruder
S.C. Sheriffs’ Association
Bruder
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Lord's test of independence voiced by Mahalia Jackson
The quote attributed to gospel singer Mahalia Jackson reflects on true independence being tested by lack of material resources. It contrasts ease of independence with money against faithfully trusting the Lord when nothing remains.
Dinner time with screens and a political server clash
A reader recounts a family dinner disrupted by phones and then shifts to a barbershop visit where soldiers ignore ranks to play on devices. The letter segues into a critique of Hillary Clinton’s refusal to turn over emails, arguing for a warrant to seize the server as evidence, and branding her dishonest. Gregory J. Topliff Warrenville.
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Fort Gordon
Hillary Clinton
U.S
Trey Gowdy
R-S.c
Clinton
Benghazi
Gregory J. Topliff
Warrenville
Forgiveness and redemption after OU racists row
Cal Thomas argues for forgiveness after Parker Rice and Levi Pettit were expelled from Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of Oklahoma over a racist sing along. He urges mandated cross race contact to humanize others and promote learning over punishment. He cites Dr. Judith Orloff and MLK to support love over revenge.
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Kelly File
Megyn Kelly
Fox News
Parker Rice
Levi Pettit
Isaac Hill
Kelly
Hill
Martin Luther King Jr
Rice and Pettit
Congress
Judith Orloff
South Pacific
Oscar Hammerstein
King
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor signed with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Limit of 500 words. submissions may be edited for length, clarity, libel, and taste. Anonymous or unsigned letters and those tied to organized campaigns are not published.
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