Reductions at Savannah River Site threaten regional economy
Our view warns that the Savannah River Site will lay off about 1,400 workers this week with 4,200 more leaving in months. The CNTA calculates a $31 million yearly impact for South Carolina from 1,000 jobs lost, threatening Aiken and Barnwell counties and local United Way and schools. The piece urges rapid diversification and regional cooperation to attract replacement industries.
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Aiken Standard contact and subscription details
The Aiken Standard page lists mailing and physical addresses at P.O. Box 456 and 124 Rutland Drive, with hours, delivery policies, and a city editor contact. It notes subscription rates, delivery times, and advance payment terms for the paper published by Aiken Communications Inc.
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Religion on TV Resurrected Amid Positive Portrayals
Greg Tyler notes that faith themes appear more on prime time, with programs like Picket Fences and Easter specials shaping positive depictions. He contrasts Rev. Franklyn’s televangelism with broader religious coverage and cites a Media Research Center study showing more favorable portrayals in 1990s prime time.
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The Real Handicapped and the ADA Debate
A reader reflects on personal experiences with disability access and the Americans with Disabilities Act. He notes benefits, questions broad definitions of handicap, and cites disputes over accommodations, hiring, and lawsuits, ending with humorous quips about workplace dress codes and barefoot rights. The column contrasts compassion with legal vagaries and corporate risk.
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