Aiken County Council eyes TIF plan as growth chance
Editorial argues the second reading on a tax increment financing proposal could boost neglected Graniteville Warrenville and broader parts of Aiken County. It urges proactive redevelopment, infrastructure upgrades, and economic development to cut poverty and raise living standards in low income areas.
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Aiken County
Aiken
County Council
President Bush visits Mar del Plata amid protests and mixed receptions
The Post and Courier notes President Bush faced a hostile reception led by Diego Maradona and voiced concern from Chavez supporters. While violent clashes followed a peaceful march, analysts say relations with Latin America were unlikely to suffer significantly.
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Bush
Hugo Chavez
The
Americas
Nestor Kirchner
Diego Maradona
Fidel Castro
Chavez
Debating Repeal of Blue Laws Across the River
Aiken County residents discuss Sunday blue laws and church access. Some oppose repeal citing employees may be forced to work. Others argue keeping blue laws maintains competitiveness and faith traditions across the river in Georgia.
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Aiken County
Georgia
Bush offense needed in politics and war
Column argues President Bush and Karl Rove should replay a tougher political offense to rally support for the war on terror. It cites Veterans Day speeches and a Federalist Society talk critiquing critics, judges, and media while urging sharper rhetoric and public persuasion.
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White House
Karl Rove
Tobyhanna
Saddam Hussein
Senate
Iraq
America
Federalist Society
Rove
Texas
Supreme Court
Alabama
Rowe
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Letters From Military Praised On Veteran's Day
A reader urges continuing a daily or regular feature of letters from military personnel. She argues this would offer a fair view of progress in Iraq and give soldiers a direct voice, countering negative national media coverage.
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Iraq
Joan Keeler
Alken
South Aiken runners earn praise for outstanding season
South Aiken High School cross country coach Russ Busbee and assistants Ginny Busbee Stephen McNeill and Rock Slaughter receive thanks for leading a growing, volunteer program that earned district region titles and a second place in the state for the Lady Thoroughbreds. Former coach Ken Cole and principal Jan Nashatker are also acknowledged along with athletic director Karen Carter.
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Russ Busbee
South Aiken High School
Ginny Busbee
Stephen McNeill
Rock Slaughter
Ken Cole
Coach Busbee
South Africa
South Airica
Jan Nashatker
Karen Carter
Burham
Aiken High
South Aiken
TB Red Cross Country
Westminster Dog Show Coverage Criticized for Omission
Reader notes that Sunday's Westminster Dog Show article gave prominence to the event but failed to cover most classes and both Best of Show winners. The critique singles out Ben Baugh for citing celebrity judges while neglecting other winners and requesting balanced acknowledgment of top winners.
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