Test of courage and tolerance from Ralph W. Lockman
Auckland era quotation from Ralph W Lockman on courage in minority and tolerance in majority cited by editors at the Aiken Standard. The piece frames civic virtue and inclusive discourse as essential traits in community leadership and journalism.
South Carolina data breach spurs cyber security overhaul
The 19 month old case involving 6.4 million residents remains unresolved with no arrests. State officials seek new authority for the Budget and Control Board to set standards, assess protections, and require upgrades while budgeting about 21 million for IT teams, data protection upgrades, and monitoring. Governor Nikki Haley directs cabinet collaboration on safeguards.
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South Carolina
Department of Revenue
House
Senate
S.C
Nikki Haley
Budget and Control Board
State Budget Board approves six million loan to S.C. State University
The Budget and Control Board voted to lend six million dollars to S.C. State University rather than the 13.6 million requested to keep the institution afloat. Audits cite longstanding fiscal problems, with one former board member facing charges and the former police chief pleading guilty. The loan comes with outside consultancy, anti nepotism, and oversight requirements to protect taxpayers as the university seeks solvency and credibility.
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S.C. State University
State Budget and Control Board
S.C. State
Thomas Elzey
Budget and Control Board
S.C State
S.C
Hugh Leatherman
R-Florence
Challengers show strength in Aiken County Senate race
In the Aiken County Tea Party straw poll Lee Bright led with 44 percent among Graham challengers, with Richard Cash at 20 percent and Bill Connor at 13 percent. Cash, a Gordon-Conwell Theology graduate and pro life activist, stresses faith, family and constitutional limits while opposing activist judges. Connor, an attorney and Army veteran, touts the Constitution and criticizes Graham for international policy votes.
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Aiken County
Tea Party
Lee Bright
U.S
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Bright
Richard Cash
Bill Connor
Cash
Gresham Barrett
Jeff Duncan
Duncan
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Anderson County
America
Marcia
Supreme Court
Third Congressional District
Connor
Ken Ard
Edgefield
Barnwell
Orangeburg
Susan
U.S. Army
Afghanistan
Kiwanis Tricycle Race Invites Aiken Families
Kiwanis Club of Aiken invites all to the annual Tricycle Race at Odell Weeks Center on the soccer fields. Registration starts 3:30 pm with races at 4:00 pm for children ages 3 to 8, while others cheer. A concession stand will be run by Circle K Club students from USCA, raising funds for CSRA children charities.
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Kiwanis Club of
Aiken
Odell Weeks Center
Circle K Club
USCA
CSRA
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