Voters Win Big in South Carolina Election Returns
Editorial notes mixed signals from a pivotal state election. Mark Sanford defeats Gov Jim Hodges marking a rare defeat of a sitting governor. Lindsey Graham wins Senate seat first since 1966 outside Thurmond or Hollings. Republicans gain several posts while incumbent Democrats Inez Tenenbaum and Grady Patterson retain offices. Emphasizes voter turnout and civic responsibility beyond Election Day.
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Mark Sanford
Jim Hodges
South Carolina
Lindsey Graham
Senate
Stromp Thurmond
Fritz Hollings
Palmetto
Gresham Barrett
Joe Wilson
Wagener
Charlie Sharpe
Les Tindal
Richard Eckstrom
Vener
James Lan
Inez Tenenbaum
Grady Patterson
Patterson
Aiken
Greg Ryberg
Aiken County
Kathy Rawls
al Brodie
Board of Education
Christine Sanders
Andrew Yaun
Larry Murphy
Jeff Jones
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Publisher and editor roster at Aiken Standard named
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher Scott B. Hunter and editorial staff such as Managing Editor Himothy E. O Briant and Production Director Phillip Yates. Advertising leadership includes Jeffrey B. Wallace and Art Zappa with Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Himothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Scot Newcom
Actions Will Speak Louder Than Words in Public Doings
A sermon urges that character and attitude, not cash, define reputation. It links daily deeds to faith, noting a Dallas brother’s gift and a minister’s influence, then calls politicians to prove promises by positive actions and deeds.
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San Antonio
Dallas
John
Statue honoring Eulalie Salley unveiled in Aiken Chamber
Aiken Chamber of Commerce houses a newly installed statue of Eulalie Salley, pioneer businesswoman and voting rights advocate. Donor Joe Babb, Virginia native and longtime Aiken resident, funded the tribute to Salley and to the women whose public roles define the community.
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Aiken
Babb
Women and Augusta National Controversy at Masters
Critics argue Augusta National excludes women from ownership and full membership, likening policy to civil rights delays. The piece questions the ethics of hosting with unpaid crowd control and tax support while women attend as guests, not as equal members.
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Augusta
Citadel
VMI
Voter fraud and noncitizen voting in Florida and beyond
A widespread critique argues noncitizens vote in Florida and other locales. It cites Rafael Velasquez and Sami AL Arian cases, noting legal gaps, lack of prosecutions, and calls to expand or restrict noncitizen participation.
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Florida
Rafael Velasquez
Velasquez
Miami-Dade
Miami Herald
Sunshine State
Sami Al-Arian
University of South Florida
Tampa
Montgomery County
Takoma Park
Somer
Chevy Chase
Martin's Additions
Barnesville
INS
Alan C. Nelson
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Scott B. Hunter
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Unie
Fred Andrea
Aiken First Baptist ‘Shurch
Augusta National
Tizen
Michelle Malkin
Creators Syndicate
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