Editorial: Economy Too Fragile for Rate Hike in South Carolina
The piece argues against a proposed 14 percent rise for small businesses and hikes for others by SCE&G in Aiken County. It contends the state economy is in a slump with tax revenue falling, jobs scarce, and households struggling, making further rate increases unjustified and harmful.
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South Carolina Electric and Gas Co
Aiken County
Public Service Commission
Sce&g
South Carolina
Approve Shedd nomination to the Third Circuit
The US Senate may vote to confirm Dennis Shedd to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Thurmond allies urge swift approval as a tribute to the long service of the South Carolinian and to reward a well qualified candidate despite civil rights criticism.
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US Senate
Senate
Sen
Thurmond
Shedd
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Fragment
An OCR fragment lists names and roles at the Aiken Standard including publishers editors advertising directors and staff titles such as business manager systems manager and service manager. The text names Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace Phillip Yates and Letitia Jefferson among others.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Zappa
Ellen
Priest
Aiken High vandalism case drives reader letters
Local letters criticize front page coverage of six Aiken High students accused of vandalism. The exchange questions newsroom judgment, privacy, and the handling of suspects, references police actions, and notes alleged damages to parked cars.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken High
CSRA
Sandy NeSmith
Aiken
Julie M. Adams
Good Samaritan Honored for Morning Car Help
A reader asks to publicly thank a stranger named BB who helped fit a car starter this morning. The helper declined any payment and is praised as a true citizen for going out of his way to assist.
Letter Responds to Talk Back Thursday on Aiken High and South Aiken
A parent defense of Aiken High students condemns vandalism and jeering at football games. The writer argues bad acts by a few do not define the entire student body and urges accountability without generalizing. The piece ends with a pledge to sign and stand by one’s words.
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Aiken High
South Aiken
Tam
Texas
Pennsylvania
Sam
Enterprising Teens Run Haunted House Patrol Incident
A group of teens organized a summer haunted house with a license and orderly queue system. On Halloween a disruptive crowd surged, ignored volunteers, and began pushing and throwing eggs, testing the safety of the event and prompt police involvement.
Sunday alcohol sales vote sparks countywide outrage
Gladys Gibbons voices frustration that Aiken County residents were denied a county vote on Sunday alcohol sales. She argues Sunday should be for worship, warns of social problems and wrecks from alcohol, and questions its impact on business while praising city leaders for the proposal.
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Aiken County
Aiken
God
Gladys Gibbons
Vietnam Vet Reflections on Homecoming and Healing
A Vietnam veteran recalls a 1971 homecoming flight and the difficult return to civilian life. He attended Veterans Day events at the Aiken County Memorial, where Marine Corps League members helped veterans address lingering emotional wounds and reaffirm loyalty with a heartfelt welcome home.
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Jenneny
Buck
Golden Gate Bridge
America
Aiken County Memorial
Marine Corps League
Ed Hammons
Hammons
Realtor Earns Rave Review From Aiken Homebuyers
Aiken residents praise Hank Franz of Eulalie Salley & Co for his supportive, client first approach during a difficult closing. Despite losing earnest money after job termination, he negotiated to recover 90 percent of funds and helped secure a final house deal. The couple recommends Hank and the agency for future real estate needs.
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Aiken
Alabama
Hank Franz
Eulalie Salley & Co
Hank
Eulalie Salley
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