Court upholds timing rules for ethics statements in Lexington case
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously ruled in a Lexington County case that a candidate failed to timely file the required statement of economic interests. Sen. Larry Martin argues for adding names back to the ballot while urging Legislature to consider relief and extend filing deadlines to restore voter choice.
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Publisher and Editors List for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard shares its listing of key staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Executive Editor Timothy E O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Advertising Director Dee Taylor Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson Delivery Manager Laura Tiedman Tiedman with contact handles.
Opinion Letter Opposes Spay and Release of Feral Cats
Aiken resident Laura Bachem condemns the practice of spay and release for feral cats. She argues feral cats harm wildlife and disrupt ecosystems and urges keeping cats at shelters rather than releasing them.
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National School Nurse Day Reminder Encourages Gratitude
A message honors school nurses on National School Nurse Day. It notes nurses handle medications and medical evaluations for dozens of children daily while teachers focus on instruction, urging readers to thank their child’s nurse and celebrate their service.
Public Schools Criticized as Anti Bible Indoctrination Threat
A letter denounces government schools as indoctrination centers and promotes School Choice. It argues secular humanism, the Humanist Manifesto five tenets, and contrasts them with biblical teachings. The author cites USC Aiken Chancellor finalist Sandra Jordan and quotes Goethe on freedom and slavery.
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Aiken Golf Classic Raises 38000 for Relay for Life
The Aiken Golf Classic on April 23 raised 38000 for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Organizers thank players, volunteers, and sponsors URS Anchor Health and Rehab Carlisle Transportation Fatz Café HarborChase Kimberly Clark Shadow Oaks Pepper Hill Nursing Center Zvejnieks Foundation Aiken Regional Medical Centers Cumberland Village CVS Dickie St Clair SCE&G Shepeard Blood Center Thrivent Woodside Development AGY AJS Home Renovations Brooks Financial Coca Cola Energy Solutions Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Inn Horsley Happy Foursome RFC Southern Bank and Trust SANS SRR Success Training Whiskey Road Storage. Co Chairs Linda Basner Bill Blosser and John Morelli express deepest thanks.
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Thank a School Nurse Today in Aiken County
Aiken County Public Schools employs 31 registered school nurses for 25 000 students. Nurses monitor diabetes and administer injections daily and assist students with tracheotomies and asthma. They perform immunization checks vision hearing and blood pressure screening plus health counseling and emergency planning.
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Column Kathleen Parker Resident of South Carolina
Columnist Kathleen Parker writes from her Washington Post column while maintaining a part time home in South Carolina. Parker's bi coastal lifestyle informs her commentary on national issues.
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Chen Guangcheng may seek U.S. fellowship escape
The report notes China may allow dissident Chen Guangcheng and his family to pursue a university fellowship in the United States. It discusses U S State Department handling, the embassy escape, and concerns over his safety and treatment, with observers praising U S support for human rights.
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