Stand firm on REAL ID in South Carolina
Editorial argues REAL ID costs threaten SC finances with 16 million initial and 10 million annual after costs. Gov. Sanford resists participation, warning residents will face travel and access limits mids May if not aligned. Calls for state resolve against unfunded federal mandate.
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Washington
Letter to the editor denounces torture in interrogation policy
Teresa Harper of Aiken argues against President Bush’s veto of the intelligence bill limiting methods to the Army Field Manual. She cites religious groups and retired military and intelligence officials opposing torture as immoral and unreliable, noting it violates the Geneva Conventions and harms future intelligence.
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Seaha
Bush
U.S
U.S. Army
Teresa Harper
Aiken
Seana
Georgi Malenkov
Josef Stalin
Kim IL Sung
Adolph Hitler
Himmiler
Frank Gorman
Publisher and staff listings from Aiken Standard
The document lists employees and roles for the Aiken Standard including Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur T. Zappa advertising director Timothy E. O Briant production director and other management staff. It reads like a corporate masthead with contact and department titles.
Letters Praise and Defense of Oliver North Visit
A local letter writer contrasts a critic’s view with praise for Col. Oliver North. The author recounts North’s Aiken visit, donations, and engagement with veterans, cadets, and students, asserting his service and generosity reflect national pride and support for the military.
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Oliver North
Fox News Channel
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Columbia
Etherredge Center
Matthew Vincent Dillon
JROTC
Augusta
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Harm’s Way
Col. North
Aiken County
Pat Tolton Aiken
Utility workers praised after brief tornado power restoration
Neighbor accounts praise Aiken Electric Co op and contractors for restoring power by nightfall after a Saturday storm. They report no injuries, trees down, and limited property damage while noting curfew notices were not communicated. Concerns about curfew notices and sheriff response followed.
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Aiken Electric Co-op
T Heir
Citadel Drive
Citadel
Banks Mills Road
Sheriff Hunt
Connie Morton
Aiken
Fallout over Obama's pastor prompts loyalty and questions
The debate centers on Rev. Wright's past statements and Obama's need to distance from his church. Supporters urge staying connected to a long‑time spiritual guide while acknowledging the controversy and the pressure for Obama to address race and identity concerns in his candidacy.
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Barack Obama
Rev. Wright
Christ
Chris
Tom Young for South Carolina State Representative
Gerry L. Owen of Aiken endorses Tom Young for District 81, praising his service, leadership as USC student body president, and work with Children’s Place. The letter highlights Young’s focus on jobs, education, tax relief, and cooperation to move the state forward.
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Aiken High
Tom Young
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University of South Carolina
USC
General Assembly
Carroll Campbell
Children’s Place
Aiken County
South Carolina
Columus
Tae
Gerry L. Owen Aiken
Sunday as a day of rest and family time urged
Cart R. Briggs of Warrenville argues for a Sunday rest day and family time as a human rights issue. He contends the law should honor religious expressions and time for worship, communication, and reconciliation, criticizing “slogan business” and calling for voting rights on the matter.
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Cart R. Briggs Warrenville
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