Editorial warns of rising oil prices and economic impact
The piece argues gasoline costs and oil price surges affect consumers and budgets from households to schools and government fleets. It calls energy independence essential for America’s future and invites Letters to the Editor on the topic.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Aikenstandard
Letter to the editor honors beloved Aiken Elementary teacher
A reader recalls second grade teacher Mrs. Corley of Aiken Elementary with sadness and gratitude. The tribute notes her grace kindness and knack for quieting noisy classrooms and hopes future generations remember her. The writer, now 100, expresses belated thanks and respects.
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Corley
Aiken Elementary
Mrs. Corley
Heaven's Pearly Gates
Aiken
Abolish PACT Not Enough. MAP Proponents Push Reform
The columnist argues the South Carolina PACT misinforms by arriving late and offering little guidance for current teaching. MAP offers actionable data guiding instruction and professional development, while reformers push replacing PACT with a new test. The author, chair-elect of the SC State Board of Education, urges leveraging advances without repeating flawed timing.
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PACT
South Carolina
Devel
EAA
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Fragmented quotes on humanitarian aid and tech executives
Some quotes describe oodles of something in water and a major problem to move goods in the Irrawaddy delta as aid workers distribute relief. Richard Horny of Bangkok is linked to UN OCHA while Microsoft and Bill Gates are referenced regarding independence and Pen Yahoo withdrawal.
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Richard Horny
Bangkok
UN Office For the Coordination ‘of Humanitarian Aid
Irrawaddy Delta
Microsoft
Bill ‘Gates
Yahoo
Card.com Fax Line Contact Notice
A brief reader notice directs senders to fax communications to the number 648-6052. The fragment provides no names dates or places and reads as a generic contact instruction.
Singer Support Urges Vote for Scott Singer in District 81
The letter lauds Scott Singer, Aiken County councilman since 2002, for opposing a 2005 36 million TIF bond plan. It argues the project would burden taxpayers, cites lobbyist influence, and credits Singer with leading grassroots opposition that halted the scheme.
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Scott Singer
Aiken County
S.C
TIF
Weldon ‘Wyat
Aiken
Graniteville
Aikien
Columbia
Singer
Gary Bunker
Aikens County
Eddie Butler
Robert D. White
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