Editorial favors fairness in council funding and zoning decisions
The Aiken City Council often acts rationally but has recent lapses in funding and zoning. Five $5,000 grants for low to moderate income entrepreneurs failed to materialize, with debates over earmarking for minorities and women. Critics urge clear, inclusive language and oppose “character zoning” that relies on personal attributes. The piece laments delays on Greenwood Street rezoning and Colleton Avenue, urging adherence to planning commission guidance and neutral land use principles.
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Aiken
Beverly Clyburn
Charleston
Greenville
Michael Anaclerio
Greenwood Street
Lee Lane
Planning Commission
Colleton Avenue
Remembering and making peace at Memorial Day
A pastor recalls Memorial Day meaning beyond a long weekend. He speaks of Arlington and Gettysburg crosses, the Dorchester chaplains, and Gandhi MLK JR Romero assassinations. He urges living as peacemakers, echoing Christ's teachings, and remembering sacrifices while striving for peace.
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Arlington Cemetery
Solier
National Cemetery
Gettysburg
Arlington
Dorchester
Pacific Ocean
Jesus
Christ
Ladies Aid Society
Gandhi
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Martin Luther King, Jr
Robert Kennedy
el Salvador
Oscar Romero
Prince of Peace
Education quality vs graduation requirements debate in local letters
Readers discuss whether expanding graduation requirements benefits or burdens students. Proponents say more classes expose students to broader skills, while critics call for improving current class quality and expanding resources. The Silver Bluff Fire District commends Susan W. Giddings and urges her reelection, praising funding and new stations under her support.
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America
Amer
Chris Johnson
Aiken
Susan Giddings
Board of Commissioners
Silver Bluff
Aiken County
Susan W. Giddings
Giddings
Clifton C. Tennant
Clinton scandal barely registers in 1998 campaign
Washington insiders treat the Clinton investigations as a minor blip as Democrats and Republicans push ahead. Analysts note voters tire of the issue, economy optimism dominates, and turnout is expected to be low. Republicans may energize their base while Democrats hedge, awaiting further developments.
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Washington
Clinton
Tom King
Tad Devine
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Kenneth Starr
Republcan
Polltaker
Mark Mellman
Ray Strother
Peter Hart
Wall Street Journal
Congress
White House
Republcans
Senate
Beltway
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Scott B. Hunter
Ellen C. Priest
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Stephen P. Conyers
Wenasor
James R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Fred Andrea
Paul
the Writer
First Baptist Church
Fetfotum
Hallas
Werbeale Sf
Anarea
Silver Bluff Fire Dis
Jack Germond and
Jules Witcover
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