Fitz Lee Jr. dies at 79 after a life in Aiken
Obituary for Fitzhugh Lee Jr. known as Fitz, longtime Aiken resident, Navy veteran, and former Duches Building Supply employee. Survived by wife Margaret Derrick, active St. Paul Lutheran Church member, served as Sunday school secretary 25 years. Died Oct. 28 while walking at Odell Weeks Park. garden enthusiast who shared roses with friends and hospital patients.
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Calls and timing sparked Florida ballots debate
The piece critiques early TV calls in the Florida race and the nationwide urge to reveal results before all polls close. It argues for synchronized poll closings or withholding vote counts to prevent influence, noting the panhandle’s Central Time and Eastern Time split. It urges reform and warns against media-driven momentum.
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Aiken Standard Report Cites O'Brian Named Timothy E. O'Brian
A publication notes Timothy E. O'Brian appears in a local Aiken Standard item. The report confirms the name in connection with a community record or notice, reflecting standard naming conventions in local notices.
Letters to the editor on school admin decisions and election errors
Readers critique the Aiken County school administration for delays and missteps in a teacher case and challenge the county sheriff. A letter questions decision making and accountability, urging backbones and clarity. A separate note addresses corrected election vote tallies and voter responsibility in the Palm Beach ballot issue.
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Palm Beach County ballot confusion sparks blunt proposals
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist David Boldt critiques Palm Beach County voting errors and suggests drastic voter eligibility ideas. He notes 269,696 ballots proper and mocks calls to revoke licenses, proposing automated invalidation of misread ballots and even radical reforms such as raising the voting age and mandatory tests.
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