Goforth Fine Choice for School Board
Andrew Yaun endorses Tom Goforth for the Aiken County School Board citing 35 years in education, a master's in educational administration, and service as vice chair. The letter notes low taxes, top state test scores, and contingency funds that avoided teacher layoffs during funding cuts, urging support for all 25 000 students.
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Tom Goforth
Aiken County
University of South Carolina
Tom
South Carolina
Andrew Yaun
Graniteville
Parents oppose Murphy on Aiken County School Board
Andrew and Rosa Hicks recount a October 31 2006 school board meeting in which they supported their grandson, criticized Larry Murphy as arrogant and threatening, and urged the district not to endorse him for any seat. They allege disruptive remarks biased the session and called for mercy on local children.
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Larry Murphy
Aiken County
Andrew
Rosa Hicks Aken
Fleming for North Augusta Belvedere School Board Leader
Ray Fleming offers leadership and a passion for quality public education to represent North Augusta and Belvedere on the Aiken County School Board. He has volunteered for tutoring over ten years and engaged with South Carolina educators on statewide testing issues.
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Ray Fleming
North Augusta/Belvedere
Aiken County
Ray
South Carolina
Aiken Edgefield Partnership backs education reforms
John Troutman chairman of the Aiken Edgefield County Development Partnership praises legislation lowering state testing, funding diagnostic software to help teachers assess student needs, and a study on computerizing the PACT. Ray’s school board election is seen as advancing collaboration to improve learning environments for children and teachers. Dea Baldwin North Augusta vision praised as beneficial to Aiken County.
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Ray
Dea Baldwin North Augusta
John Troutman
Aiken Edgefield County Development Partnership
Cast vote against marriage amendment
In a reflective piece the author notes past injustices such as slavery segregation and voting restrictions and argues that opposing a 2006 South Carolina constitutional amendment on same sex marriage is right while urging respect for differing beliefs and reaffirming love as natural for same sex couples.
County questions on water rights and growth prompt Yes vote
Aiken County officials urge residents to vote Yes on questions 1 and 2 to ensure uninterrupted clean water service while coordinating county wide wastewater management with North Augusta and Aiken. The plan aims to expand, share providers, and avoid tax dollars, funded by new subscribers in existing districts with consent from current providers.
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Aas
Aiken County
Wester U.S
Atlanta
Irvine
Calif
Aiken
North Augusta
Horse Creek
Vote Yes for marriage between a man and woman
A primary focus of the message urges a Yes vote on a South Carolina marriage amendment restricting marriage to one man and one woman. It cites Baker v Nelson to argue discrimination claims fail, asserting a fundamental difference between race and sex in marriage, and stresses equality debates over homosexual relationships.
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South Carolina
Minnesota Supreme Court
Marriage as sacred institution under fire in elections
A religious brief argues marriage is sacred and under assault by those pushing for acceptance of nontraditional lifestyles. Citing scriptures from 2 Thessalonians and Hebrews, it warns opponents risk delusion and divine judgment. Authored by A. G. Blackmon of Warrenville.
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Adam
Eve
Christ
Crist
A.G. Blackmon
Warrenville
Goforth Right Perspective for School Board Vote
An Aiken County educator urges voters to re elect Tom Goforth in the November 7 election. The speaker cites Goforths experience as a former educator and principal and says his perspective benefits students, parents, teachers, and administrators in guiding school policy.
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Aiken County
Tom Goforth
Belvedere
Barrett Politically Steady On Spending and Defense
Gresham Barrett is portrayed as conservative and consistent, pursuing strong national defense and reduced government spending. He backed missions around the Savannah River Plant and opposed Medicare Modernization Act while supporting seniors, arguing that cutting pork spending is essential for national security and future generations.
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Gresham Barrett
Barrett
North Korea
Aiken
Savannah River
David
Barret
South Carolina Same-Sex Marriage Amendment Vote On November 7
A November ballot measure in South Carolina asks voters to amend the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage, framing the issue as a private moral matter and citing potential clashes with religious institutions if legalization proceeds. The article cites World Magazine discussions on federal constitutional amendment implications and possible litigation trajectories.
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World Magazine
Legal clash seen as states defend same sex marriages
In Massachusetts debates on same sex marriage spur risk of licensing bans and loss of tax benefits for religious organizations. Catholic Charities in Boston exited adoption work after license denial over same sex placements. Officials warn professional licenses and public facility access could be affected, with potential civil rights and employment disputes as laws bend to accommodate religious freedom.
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Massachusetts
Boston Catholic Charities
Boy Scouts
Oon
Cynthia George ‘Aiken
Voter plea to end global poverty and AIDS gains cross party appeal
Linda Metcalf Alken urges voters on Election Day to press candidates on actions to fight global AIDS and extreme poverty. She notes 1 billion live under $1 daily and emphasizes political will, accountability, and bipartisanship to create a safer world.
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Linda Metcalf Alken
Tom Goforth for Aiken County School Board
Deanna Timmerman endorses Tom Goforth citing firsthand experience in school operations and long service to improve Aiken County public schools. She argues retirement from Westinghouse does not qualify a school board member and urges voters to elect him for children’s education.
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North Augusta
Tom Goforth
Aiken County
Yes vote on Amendment One to preserve traditional family
South Carolinians are urged to vote Yes on Amendment One to ban homosexual marriage. The argument frames marriage as one man and one woman and warns that not voting could let the liberal position win by default. Janice Johnson speaks.
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Janice Johnson
Aiken
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