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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 2008
Page
11
The Aiken Junior Woman's Club held its final charity auction, a longtime fall social staple, raising hundreds of thousands for local charities. The group plans to pursue other fundraising methods while continuing community service and supporting Aiken’s needs.
South Carolina ranks second in the nation for diabetes and also leads in obesity and physical inactivity. Health officials blame sedentary living and Southern fried foods, urging stronger school PE, better campus nutrition, workplace fitness incentives, and improved access to healthy foods and local recreational amenities.
The Aiken Standard lists publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and key department heads. It includes Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. OBriant Production Director Phillip Yates and other managers with contact emails.
The column argues Conservative Evangelicals should abandon faith in government power to reform culture. It cites Jesus’ teachings as a model for transformational action through service and humility rather than political influence, urging a shift from politics to faith-driven, unseen impact.
Convicted murderer Elkie Lee Taylor was executed in Huntsville Texas after a death chamber proceeding. The case highlights debates on minority rights and majority rule in American justice.
A letter from Chandler S. Vincent of Aiken extols Barack Obama as the first black president yet frames his win as a unifying national milestone. It urges Americans to see beyond race and party, embracing equality under God and healing racism through faith and shared civic purpose.
A critique on right wing claims that media academia and Hollywood favor the left. The speaker ponders why a group seen as literate intelligent and creative would tilt left, reflecting on perceived bias and group dynamics.
Hank Ford argues conservation remains essential as supply and demand shift gas prices. He notes lower prices result from reduced consumption increasing supplies and warns prices will rise again if habits revert.
Community editors call for letters to the editor about issues of concern. Writers may submit up to 200 words for possible publication and editing. Send letters to the postal address in Aiken South Carolina or via email or fax as listed by the newspaper.
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