Editorial: 450th Ordnance Called for December Duty
The piece notes ongoing Iraq violence after the Baghdad assault and highlights a December call-up of over 100 members of the 450th Ordnance Company from Aiken County. It praises the unit’s Gulf War service and urges community support for families left behind during active duty.
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Nasiriyah
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George H.W. Bush
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Aitken Standard Publisher Staff List
The Aitken Standard announces its staff including Scott B. Hunter as editor and Jeffrey B. Wallace in advertising. Other key roles listed are Arthur T. Zappa in business, Ellen C Priest, Timothy E O Briant in production, Phillip Yates in production, Letitia Jefferson in circulation, Scot Newcom, J David Boyd, and J. David Boyd among the production and circulation team.
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Arthur T. Zappa
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Timothy E. O’briant
Carolina and Clemson fans await a pivotal Saturday
South Carolina fans anticipate a big night at Williams-Brice as Clemson visits with Bowden in doubt and UNC prepares for Duke. The piece notes Clemson’s 26-10 upset of Florida State and UNC’s 42-34 win over Wake Forest, situating the weekend amid shifting program fortunes and local fan interest.
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Earle Brodie
Earle
Clemson
Tigers
Florida State
Tommy Bowden
Bowden
North Carolina
Tar Heels
Wake Forest
Duke
Texas A&m
Dennis Franchione
Alabama
Bear Bryant
Aggies
Carolina
South Carolina
Lou Holtz
Columbia
Letters to the Editor Questioning School Board Tax Increase
Cori Rich of Aiken writes to question the school board mileage hike and the lottery’s use for schools. She criticizes legislators for changing policy and vows to vote against those up for election, urging accountability to South Carolina citizens.
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South Carolina
Cori Rich Aiken
Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Policy
The Aiken Standard outlines brief letters with signature address and phone numbers. Submissions must not exceed one letter every 30 days to ensure diverse viewpoints and may be edited for length.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Shunter
Aikenstandard.com
P.O. Box
Aiken
S.C
Swallace
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Ten Jobs Ranked Among the Most Underpaid in U S
An analysis lists ten undervalued roles by earnings and social value. It covers restaurant dishwashers, consumer loan collection agents, pest controllers, meatpackers, police officers, substance abuse counselors, medical residents, funeral and morgue attendants, EMTs, and preschool teachers with accompanying salaries and context.
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United States
U.S
Underpaid and underappreciated jobs on a Saturday night
A babysitter on a Saturday night highlights ten essential, low paid roles from dishwasher to police officer with salaries ranging from 7.25 to 41,950. The piece argues Americans would not take these jobs but acknowledges their indispensable service and our debt of gratitude.
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