Goodman Chevrolet closes after 37 years in New Ellenton
Editorial notes radio pitchman Charles Goodman and his brother James close Goodman Chevrolet due to tough economy. The loss of a local business, jobs, and community role is mourned while readers are invited to share memories and reflect on the era ending.
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Remembering Eleanor Cool and a Shared Church Pew
An editor recalls Eleanor Cool who recently passed away leaving a vacancy on a beloved church pew. The piece honors her long life, 40 years beside her late husband Bill, and a generation of Arkenites who helped build Aiken.
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Aiken
Watershed time for open government in South Carolina
Richard Eckstrom notes a water shed moment for SC government as transparency expands to state spending and legislative votes. He highlights online spending data for 80 plus agencies and a push for full vote records to boost accountability and voter information.
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Letter on Obama victory and reflections from Jack DeVine
Jack DeVine of Aiken reflects on Barack Obama winning the election. He praises Obama for breaking race barriers, questions who Obama is, critiques media bias, urges civility, and lauds McCain as a true American hero. He cautions Republicans against hateful tactics.
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Aiken
Election Night Front Page Planning At Aiken Standard
Editors planned two front pages for likely outcomes of the 2008 election. By 11 p.m. networks projected Barack Obama as winner, with concession and acceptance speeches. The piece notes historic stakes and major races for Congress.
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