Editorial on Rod Grandy’s leadership and public service
A tribute to Rod Grandy and Geneva Grandy highlighting their roles in founding the United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society and transforming textile firms through Two Tigers Holding. It notes Grandy’s Exxon career, community impact, and enduring influence, as family and colleagues reflect on his 18 month cancer battle and lasting legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroleum
Chemical
Rod Grandy
Grandy
Geneva
Our
United Way
Alexis de Tocqueville
de Tocqueville
America
Rod
Geneva Grandy
Doug Kingsmore
Two Tigers Holding
Aiken
Exxon Corp
Ronny Bolton
Mr. Grandy
Bolton
Kingsmore
Clemson University
Auburn University
Tigers
Joe Babb
Debates and Polls Hit Extremes in Modern Campaigns
The piece argues that polls soft money and debates have grown beyond their original purposes. It notes daily tracking and focus groups, escalating campaign spending, and debates becoming the main campaign event. It questions whether debate performance predicts presidential effectiveness. It cites Bush Gore contrasts and scripted, stage-managed candidate appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gallup
Harris
Roper
Ronald Reagan
Texas
Congress
George W. Bush
White House
Bush
al Gore
Tunion Hall
Gore
United States
George Bush
Secret Service
Bill Clinton
Common sense on vacation in Euless hugs case
Opinion argues overreaction to student hugging reflects zero tolerance excess. Cites Euless Junior High two eighth graders punished for hugs described as sexual encounters. Warns against chilling affection and calls for balanced discipline and teachable moments.
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Euless
Texas
Euless Junior High
Nan Stein
Wellesley College
Center For Women
Stein
Columbine High School
US Supreme Court
Georgia
Anthony M. Kennedy
Oswego
N.Y
Hastings Mallory
Maine
Local Option Tax urged for Aiken County progress
A letter supports the Local Option Sales Tax to fund road paving and safer travel in Aiken and North Augusta, noting the need to finish the Bobby Jones Expressway corridor and replace the hospitality tax. It urges community support and cites safer, quicker trips for travelers and better conditions on dirt roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Georgia
Shultz Hill
Augusta
Aiken
Aiken Couny
Ronnie Young
North Augusta
Lionel Smith
John Peacock
Gray Mare Hollow Road
Peacock
Aiken County
Aiken Standard Seeks Brief Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit Letters to the Editor. Include the writer’s signature, mailing address, and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, P.O. Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email swallace@duesouth.net or fax to 803-648-6052.
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Aiken
Swallace
Duesouth
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
Jack Germann and
Jules Witcover
Tribune Media Services
Jane Eisner
Knight Ridder Service
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