Taxpayers Pay for Lawyers in Super Senior Tax Battle
Retired Justice Bruce Littlejohn pursued a civil suit against the Department of Revenue over a penny sales tax relief for those over 85. The settlement will refund pennies to about 56,000 customers, many of whom may no longer be alive, while lawyers Dick Harpoothian and Camden Lewis collect about 2 million in fees. The case left taxpayers footing the bill and signals more court action despite calls for simpler notice to merchants.
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Aiken Dispatch Masthead and Staff List
The publication lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor with advertising and production leadership from Art Zappa Tim O Brien Phillip Yates and Deborah Dyches. J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson appear among the staff.
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Multicultural tensions in Falls Church rally on Palestinian American voices
NPR reporter Barbara Bradley's interview in Samedi Sweets exposes Palestinian American youths in suburban Virginia voicing extremist sympathies and support for death by own action bombers. The pieces challenge assimilation norms and highlight loyalties to ethnic group over U.S. values, with families expressing blame on Israel and praise for a cause.
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Aiken Memorial Day Parade Preview Parade June 25 details and sponsors
Aiken gears up for its annual Memorial Day Parade with F 16 jets in a 1 pm May 25 kickoff and a 10 am May 27 wreath laying ceremony. The event features Black Hawk helicopters, Marine Corps Band, Iwo Jima survivors, combat units, a Bradley tank display, beauty queens, scouts, model cars, longhorns, clowns and Smokey Bear leading. Over 100 entrants are registered and organizer efforts exceed 5000 dollars. Public inquiries to 649 4019.
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Stewart candidacy questioned for House District 86
A North Augusta reader questions Stewart’s motivations for running for the House seat in District 86. The letter accuses backers of recruiting a seat warmer to aid future campaigns, naming Mr. Sharpe and Rep. Skipper Perry as influence figures. The writer asks if Stewart represents 30,000 citizens or favors political allies.
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New Ellenton celebrates 50th birthday public note
New Ellenton marks its 50th anniversary with thanks to sponsors Aiken Electric Co op New Ellenton CPW Cedar Creek Properties Cable Vantage New Ellenton Volunteer Fire Department and Coca Cola bottling for support Bobby Boggs is thanked for gospel concert organization and ad help Brazells Pure Heart provide music The message notes a checkered past but a bright future and community unity
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Dobson urges Christian schools to remove children from government systems
Andy Windham Wagener reports on March 28 Focus on the Family Dr James Dobson calling Christians to pull kids from public schools. He notes Schlessinger and Maddoux echoed the message on April 9 and questions national media censorship, urging readers to seek alternate sources like the Internet.
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Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard welcomes letters to the editor and asks writers to be brief and include signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited. Address Letters to Editor at PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email swallace at aikenstandard.com or fax 803 648 6052.
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