County backs Sheriff Hunt to run Detention Center
The county council handed supervision of the Aiken County Detention Center to Sheriff Mike Hunt. In a week he relocated 30 inmates with help from Solicitor Barbara Morgan and others, aiming to improve operations and county safety while strengthening cooperation with judicial officials and staff.
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Brazil's Nuclear Progress Meets Inspection Standstill
Brazil recently joined the ranks of enriched uranium producers for home power but faces a dispute with international inspectors over safeguards. The impasse began when inspectors were barred from the new facility earlier this year, testing Brazil's push to enhance global standing and trust.
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Cooler temperatures bring sunny season in Aiken
The writer praises cooler fall weather and outdoor enjoyment in Aiken. They note less bundling, warmer sun compared with the north, and appreciation for seasonal foliage with vivid yellow and orange colors.
Bush victory reshapes Senate and Supreme Court outlook
The column argues President Bush won the popular vote and expanded Republican Senate seats, boosting hopes to reform Social Security and the tax code. It predicts possible conservative Supreme Court picks, notes Dems’ losses on same sex marriage and 527 groups, and discusses future battles over Iraq, terrorism, and Senate rules under Daschle’s exit.
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Osama bin Laden confesses responsibility for Sept 11 attacks
The videotaped address to the American voter marks the first time bin Laden claims responsibility for the Sept 11, 2001 attacks. He denies other conspiracy theories and promises to reveal his reasons and the decision moments, citing Israel's 1982 Lebanon invasion as a factor.
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Bush slogans should be scrapped for Iraq and terror policy
The essay argues that Bush won on fear driven simple slogans. It criticizes claims that 75 percent of bin Laden's people are defeated and that Iraq will curb terrorism. It calls for a real political strategy in Iraq and a revived Middle East peace process to win true safety.
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