Byrd Elementary Set to Anchor Graniteville Renewal
Ground broken for Byrd Elementary School to replace an aging building serving Graniteville and Sage Creek in a planned revival. The 17 million, 600-student structure aims to spark growth as housing expands around Trolley Run Station, with completion hoped for December 2007.
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Editor's Corner Brawl Hits Miami and FIU Again
The University of Miami and Florida International University players clashed after a game, drawing suspensions. Miami's long record of onfield fights prompts a zero tolerance policy from school president Donna Wallace. Critics say one game is insufficient and demand stronger discipline.
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Aiken Standard Vendor Contact List Included
The document lists staff roles and emails for the Aiken Standard including Advertising Director Arthur Zappa News Director Timothy O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson Gellerson with corresponding email handles.
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EnergySolutions finds perfect fit with South Carolina
Harvard economist Michael Porter praises SC's economic plan and education focus while EnergySolutions promotes a twofold motive for corporate citizenship. The firm cites state nuclear energy leadership, merged firms BNG America and Duratek, and a 24 student scholarship drive offering $2000 toward a science or engineering degree plus laptops and grand prize awards. Steve Creamer, EnergySolutions CEO, emphasizes commitment to SC growth and education.
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Ed Letter Reflects on Equality and Founding Ideals
A reader cites Teson Amendment One and a voyage with Mr. Peabody on the Wayback Machine to hear the Supreme Court reject separate but equal. The journey continues to 1801 and Thomas Jefferson’s inaugural address praising a wise and frugal government that restrains harm yet allows individual freedom.
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North Korea calls UN sanctions war declaration
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry says UN sanctions over its nuclear test amount to a declaration of war. Honolulu hospital chief Donald Lewis notes Hawaii quake was not as bad as feared, framing the event amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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Crowned with glory and honor for all humanity
A pastor recounts a banker who learned self respect from giving pencils to a paved beggar outside a bank. The tale leads to a Bible reflection on human dignity, noting that people are just below angels yet crowned with glory. Each person bears a Fellow of Humanity honor and should wear it proudly.
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