Editorial: County Council to get new look
Aiken County Council earns praise for cooperative progress and recent reforms including a new detention center and a salary study. Tuesday's election will add three new members, with incumbents facing challengers in several districts.
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County Council
Aiken County
Scott Singer
Eddie Butler
Charles Barton
Danny Porter
Kathy Rawls
al Brodie
Brodie
Department of Juvenile Justice
Columbia
Helping Hands
Aiken
Allen Standard Publisher Staff Roster
A listing shows Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as advertising director with Art Zappa business manager Ellen Priest managing editor Mmothy E O Briant production director Phillip Yates Scot Newcom systems manager J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson as part of theAllen Standard team.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen
Priest
Mmothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Scot Newcom Systems
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Pro and Opponents Clash in South Carolina and Aiken Letters
A compilation of handwritten letters discusses Alex Sanders as a progressive force and criticizes Lindsey Graham in SC politics with Bush backing. Readers praise Valerie’s school-focused candidacy and Everett Keith Chanler’s integrity for House District 86.
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Alex Sanders
South Carolina
Court of Appeals
College of Charleston
Lindsey Graham
Bill Clinton
Alex
Lindsey
Senate
Graham
Bush
Iraq
D.G. Karraker
Aiken
Kathy Rawls Seeks Aiken County Council District 1 Seat
A letter praises Kathy Rawls for avoiding tax increases, backing local fire departments, and pursuing prudent budgeting. Supporter claims Rawls aligns with conservatives and is a tough negotiator on taxes and services for District 1.
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Kathy Rawls
Aiken
Kathy
Yaun Seeks Reelect in Aiken County School Board District 6
Supporter praises Yaun as a longtime resident and 42-year Gran t eville employee for four years on the board. Cites efforts to protect Warrenville Elementary 4 year kindergarten, remodel Schofield Middle and Gloverville Elementary, and improve test scores and school safety. Advocates reelecting Yaun for equal opportunity and safe schools.
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Andrew Yaun
Aiken County
Granteville Company
Yaun
Warrenville
Schofield Middle School
Gloverville Elementary
Towles for District 2 School Board
Voter appeal piece urging Towles in Aiken District 2 to back Valerie Towles. Emphasizes support for home schooling public schools and private and charter options, PTA activity, arts in schools, after school involvement, and 18 years in medical labs with degrees from MUSC and College of.
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Aiken School Board
Valerie
Towles
PTO
Medical University of South Carolina
College of
Chandler an effective leader for District 86
Everett Keith Chandler is described as an excellent young man with strong convictions integrity and commitment to church community job and youth. He filled in for a lawyer to speak to a business law class and stayed to present to a second class, captivating all students with his powerful talk.
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T Hey
Everett
Everett Keith Chaniler
Everett Keith Chandler
Aiken Standard Letters to Editor Policy Summary
The Aiken Standard invites letters from readers, requests signature, address and phone numbers for verification, and notes letters may be edited. Only one letter per thirty days is allowed to ensure diversity of viewpoints. Submit to Letters to Editor, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802, or via email and fax.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
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Aikenstandand
Letter endorsing Rebekah Sutherland for District 2 seat
A letter urges voters to back Rebekah Sutherland for the Aiken County School Board District 2. The writer commends her knowledge integrity and willingness to communicate with citizens, promising direct focus on students parents and tax dollars.
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Asus Yous Vute
Rebekah Sutherland
Aiken County
Rebekah
Sanford Supporter Letter Endorses Sanford Education Plan
A supporter urges keeping Mark Sanford in public life praising his government restructuring and education reforms. The letter argues for charter schools tax credits and parental choice, criticizing Gov Hodges for opposition and vowing to expand options for families in failing schools. Kenny and Mimi Wiland endorse Sanford.
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Mark Sanford
Sanford
Hodges
Mark
South Carolina
Gov. Hodges
Gov Hodges
Kenny
Mimi Wil
Aiken
Yaun Seeks Another Term On Aiken County School Board
A parent endorses Andrew Yaun for Aiken County School Board District Six praising four years of leadership. The letter notes PACT scores show top performance with low taxes and favorable use of funds, arguing for continued representation.
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Yaun
Andrew Yaun
Aiken County
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