Violence-struck school prompts calls for attention
The editorial condemns the Campbell County High School shooting in Jacksboro Tennessee. It notes 15 year old student Ken Bartley Jr charged with killing Assistant Principal Ken Bruce and injuring Principal Gary Seale and Assistant Principal Jim Pierce. The piece urges vigilance by parents and staff to spot early warning signs and warns violence can occur anywhere.
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Jacksboro, Tenn
Campbell County Comprehensive High School
Ken Bartley Jr
Ken Bruce
Gary Seale
Jim Pierce
Bartley
Jacksboro
Columbine
Tennessee
Aiken
Aiken County
South Carolina flags not lowered for Rosa Parks
The article notes South Carolina did not fly its flags at half staff for Rosa Parks citing state law Section 10-1-161 which lists only specific occasions for half staff. Gov. Mark Sanford’s spokesman says the law lacks language to permit other notable funerals, urging bold action was possible but not taken.
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Rosa Parks
Mark Sanford
Congress
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Sanford
State House
Withdrawal of TIF proposal prompts debate in Aiken County
The Aiken County Board of Education approved a motion placing a temporary moratorium on any future TIF proposals. The public discussion questions whether withdrawing Fine Deering Corporation’s current TIF request was appropriate and whether the moratorium will improve oversight.
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Fine Deering Corporation
Aiken County
Monument fund drive for Graniteville train victims grows
GVW Fire Department raises about 15000 for a memorial to those who died in the Graniteville train crash. Avondale Mills provides land near the site and a monument company designs the memorial while awaiting state funds approved by the South Carolina Legislature. GVW seeks a courtesy call from Senator Tommy Moore on funding status.
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Granteville
GVW Fire Department
GVW
Avondale Mills, Inc
South Carolina
Tam
Senator Moore
Murrow film tribute and heartfelt thanks from a family
A public comment highlights the legacy of Edward Murrow from his wartime broadcasts to his anti McCarthy stance and notes a forthcoming film Good Night and Good Luck. The message also expresses gratitude to staff at Aiken Regional Medical Centers for James Atkinson’s care. Special praise goes to Nurse Cindy and Dr Dan Snider for exceptional dedication during the final days.
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Edward Murrow
Ed Murrow
Vienna
Hitler
London
Wisconsin
Joseph McCarthy
U.S. Senate
US. Army
Aiken Regional
James Atkinson
James
Dan Snider
Cindy
Jean Mein
Revenge Industry and Forgiveness Explain Aid in a Column
The Wall Street Journal’s Revenge Industry is cited with examples like Revenge Unlimited selling dead flowers and cursed objects. The column discusses old wounds, Cain and Abel, and Lewis Smedes’ Forgive and Forgiver, urging reconciliation as taught by Jesus. The writer is identified as a pastor in Aiken.
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Wall Street Journal
Revenge Unlimited
Drop Dead Forest
Orlando
America
Cain
Abel
Lewis Smedes
Jesus
Political quotes span energy tax to school boards and riots
Sen Byron Dorgan calls for windfall profits tax on oil companies while other quotes touch on energy costs. Till Reiter of Dover explains opposition to intelligent design in biology class as a school board row unfolds. Khadija Aram links immigrant marginalization to France unrest amid youths riots. Barbara Bullock reflects on surviving a tornado that killed many in Indiana.
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Byron Dorgan
D-N.d
Till Reiter
Dover
Svters
Khadija Aram
France
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