Protect land for our future editorial
South Carolina should safeguard green space for future generations. Gov. Mark Sanford adds 20 million dollars to the Executive Budget bringing the Conservation Land Bank total to 35 million for 2007. Local leaders in Aiken and Aiken County back collaborative efforts like the ORA Recreation Site purchase to balance development with conservation. Legislature should endorse the plan and lawmakers to support funding.
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Aiken County
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Open Land Trust
Aiken Golf Club praised for course improvements
Editor notes Simmervair’s work at Alien Golf Club elevating it to a memorable course with few pampas grass removal requests a marsh on hole three and a deadly pit on hole five sparking curiosity. Doug Ballenger of the 1973 Walker Cup praised Jim and staff for customer service, Ross restoration, and overall conditions inviting another round at Aiken Golf Club.
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Simmervair
Alien Golf Club
Doug Ballenger
Jim
Aiken Golf Club
Ross
Ross/McNaireens
Advertising staff roles at Aiken Standard detailed
The notice lists key personnel including Advertising Director Arthur Zappa, Circulation Director Scot Newcom, Systems Manager J David Boyd, and mentions Jeffey B. Wallace as associate or related. It appears as a staff directory snippet from the Aiken Standard publication.
Letter argues for nuclear disarmament while defending arms
Douglas Lawnas letter in the Nov 17 Aiken Standard urges world disarmament but argues history shows nations will not abandon nuclear ambitions. It defends freedom and morality by force if needed, citing Truman’s atomic choice and Cold War dynamics. Executive Director Mal Menibben signs as author.
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Douglas Lawnas
Truman
Soviet Union
United States
U.S
Japan
North Korea
Iran
Mal Menibben
Zews
Battle of the Badges raises funds for child advocacy center
The Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County thanks the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and Aiken Public Safety for organizing the Battle of the Badges, which raised over 13 000 to aid abused children. The CAC has served about 200 children since late 2005, including 25 foster care physicals since August 2006, with law enforcement and DSS referrals guiding cases.
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Aiken County
CAC
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DSS
Sheriff's Office
Aiken Public Safety
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
Aiken Department of Public Safety
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Sharpton Demands Answers After Unarmed Man Killed Day of Wedding
Rev. Al Sharpton says the nation must confront police killings as he demands accountability after an unarmed man was shot during a wedding day incident. He urges comprehensive reforms and transparency in investigations.
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al Sharpton
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Man Fires Dozens of Shots Wounding Two Friends
A man opened fire at a vehicle, firing dozens of shots and wounding two of the occupant's friends. Police are investigating the motive and seeking witnesses.
Letters on the Bible and belief in modern letters
A reader letter from Lester Welch discusses multiple viewpoints on the Bible and Jesus. It mentions Josh McDowell, Borchard, Rev. Palmer, and Stephen Jay Gould, arguing religion and science can coexist and warning against claiming sole truth.
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McDowell
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American Rationalist
Mr. Collins
Satan
Rev. Palmer
Palmer
Hell
Joseph
Jacob
Stephen Jay Gould
Hell On Earth
Lester Welch
Ph.d. Aiken
South Carolina Faces Stricter Standards Amid Mixed School Grades
The Spartanburg Herald Journal notes rising numbers of schools rated below average or unsatisfactory as standards tighten. It argues grades reflect tougher benchmarks, not universal decline, and calls for preserving statewide goals while resisting federal interference from the No Child Left Behind program.
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Spartanburg
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