Editorial Graniteville eyes a new day for revival
Graniteville faces a tough post textile era as factories close. The Economic Development Partnership of Aiken and Edgefield Counties funds Genesis Consulting Group to draft an action plan for a 10 county area, using Graniteville as a model to spark economic recovery with support from federal and state programs and local utilities.
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Avocado Misspelling Sparks Editor’s Corner Aiken County
An editor laments avocado misspellings seen in a local restaurant menu and grocery receipt. The note urges stores and restaurants in Aiken County to spell the word correctly, A V O C A D O, citing repeated errors observed by the writer and his wife.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contact List
The Aiken Standard provides contact emails for its editorial and business departments including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons and related roles.
Letters and Local Notices Mix Of Town Concerns And Vivid Memories
Readers comment on Gregg Avenue trees cut down after 30 years, a note on South Boundary planting, a freedom of religion foundation court case over a veterans newsletter, a Purple Toilet fundraising stunt for Relay for Life, and critiques of downtown parking affecting disabled customers and shoppers.
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Popular culture and the danger of imitation
A reflective piece critiques mass admiration of celebrities and the impact of fame on youth. It argues Emersons quote on envy and imitation applies to society today, urging teens to resist conforming to vacuous celebrity culture and to pursue genuine ideals instead.
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Aiken Electric Cooperative Restores Power After Squirrel Outage
A beauty salon owner reports a power outage on March 20, 2007 caused by a squirrel. After contacting the cooperative, service was restored within about 30 minutes and thanks are extended to Aiken Electric Cooperative employees.
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Founding ideals vs. seven years of one party rule
Maxine Dexter criticizes a seven year period of single party dominance across executive, legislative, and judicial branches. She argues this concentration of power erodes civil liberties and international law, noting past administrations had lapses but not to this extent.
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Tomorrow Letters John Feeney Admonishes Gun Sales Criticism
John Feeney admonishes critics of a proposed firearms sales request in a tomorrow letter to the editor. He argues the plan serves public safety and upholds constitutional rights.
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Compassion debate over medical cannabis fuels concerns
Bill O'Reilly argues the 1996 Compassionate Use Act sparked widespread clinics in California and a loophole allowing minors to obtain medical marijuana without age limits or exams. He cites San Diego officials warning parents about teen access and notes clinics marketing pot cards. He warns compassion can turn chaotic.
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