Domestic violence in South Carolina highlighted in editorial
The Violence Policy Center ranks South Carolina second in the nation for male to female murder rate with 63 women killed in 2006. Domestic violence affects thousands annually and October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Cumbee Center for Abused Persons in Aiken offers safety and support, urging tougher penalties and education to reduce abuse.
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Aiken County Historical Museum Spotlight Shines
The Aiken County Historical Museum in Banksia on Newberry Street highlights nearly 175 years of city history. Displays cover the Battle of Aiken, the Winter Colony, horse industry, textiles, golf, the Savannah River Site, and local art, with rotating exhibits across three floors guided by Director Elliott Levy.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contacts List
Publisher Scott B Hunter and editors Jeffrey B Wallace Arthur T Zappa Timothy E OBriant Timothy O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom Terri Cheek Michael W Gibbons Letitia Jefferson are listed as the newspaper staff with their respective roles and email handles.
Readers Press for Open Votes in South Carolina Legislature
A letter writer urges recording all roll calls in the South Carolina House and Senate, arguing that citizens deserve to know how legislators vote on conservation, DUI laws, and funding for local projects. The piece contends current practices hide preferences behind anonymous votes and calls for voter pressure to enact recorded voting.
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Bolton comments on Ahmadinejad UN visit and Pode groups
Former Ambassador John Bolton discusses the Iranian president's planned United Nations visit after a Fox News segment mentions Pode groups in New York hosting a dinner and conversation event. He weighs the intersection of religion and politics in the event.
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Leopold most qualified for Board
Chuck Leopold is a candidate for the District 8 School Board to replace Dr. John Bradley. A former principal with 30 years in South Carolina education, he chaired a textbook adoption committee on the State Board of Education, and brings 23 years as a principal in Aiken County schools.
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Letters on Oct 4 Cumbee Center Whiskey 10k rules
An 81-year-old runner complains the race uses a 70 and over age group instead of 70 74 75 79 80 84 and that a 1 hour 10 minute cap discourages older competitors. He urges review of rules to boost participation while preserving spirit and endurance. John C. Fry.
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Graham a Part of the Problem in Washington
A letter notes Sen. Lindsey Graham shows partisan bias while federal policy stalls. The writer claims Graham would back President Bush or oppose Barack Obama regardless of policy, urging South Carolina citizens for change and reform.
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McMaster Speaks at Columbia DV Victims Ceremony
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster told a Columbia ceremony on Monday that domestic violence secrets are no longer kept. The state recorded thirty two domestic violence deaths last year.
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Letters to the Editor Contact Details for Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor. The Aiken Standard accepts submissions by mail at Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email letters to letters aikenstandard.com or fax to 648-6052. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited for clarity and length.
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