Open public government avoids gambling secrecy in lottery bid
Editorial argues South Carolina must run the state lottery in public. A secret first session and undisclosed ad contract raised FOIA disputes. Settlement allowed a second bidder presentation. Newman Saylor & Gregory won a $7.5 million ad contract amid protests to Erwin-Penland. Public trust hinges on transparent, above board actions.
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Palmetto State
Anderson Independent
Greenville News
Associated Press
S.C. Lottery
Materials Management Office
Newman Saylor & Gregory
Columbia
Erwin-Penland Inc
Greenville
Still Magnolias Calendar Sparks Community Debate in Aiken
Reader letters defend the Still Magnolias calendar raising funds for the Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels while critics question modesty and morals. Supporters praise the calendar’s charity and cast, while opponents call for reconsideration and adherence to Christian values. The debate touches faith, community image, and public responsibility amid ongoing fundraising efforts.
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Aiken
Council ‘On Aging
Meals On Wheels
Bette Spencer James Terrell
Mary Spencer Barnes Aiken
Adam
Eve
John Church
Council On Aging
Delores Royal Tabor
Letters to the Editor Submissions for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard announces general guidelines for letters to the editor. Readers may submit letters via mail to P O Box 456 Aiken SC or by email to Jwallace aikenstandard com or by fax to 803 648 6052.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken, S.C
Jwallace
Aikenstandard.com
Aiken Traffic Woes Prompt Call for Engineer Guidance
In the wake of a City Council election discussions on traffic management intensify. The writer urges hiring a professional traffic engineer to craft a reasoned plan for Whiskey Road gridlock, including a bypass to Silver Bluff Road, an overlay zoning district, and immediate ordinance steps.
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Aiken
Southside
Whiskey Road
Pine Log
Silver Bluff Road
Chukker Creek
Woodside Plantation
Hilton Head
Whiskey
Whiskey Silver Bluff
Chukker Creek Road
Silver Bluff
Dougherty Road
Pine Log Road
South Whiskey Road
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