Editorial Endorses Rep Barrett for Another Term in SC
A South Carolina editorial endorses Representative Gresham Barrett for re election to the Third Congressional seat. It lauds his conservatism since 2003, advocacy for Savannah River Site MOX funding, Savannah River National Laboratory, and Hydrogen Lab. It notes district outreach and supports voting Barrett on Nov 4.
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Hydrogen Lab
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Editor's note USC campuses as stars in solar system model
The new USC president Dr. Harris Pastides visited USC Aiken on his first official trip in the role. He described the USC system as a constellation with each campus a bright star, collectively forming a picture of higher education for South Carolina.
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Publisher and staff credits for Aiken Standard page
The document lists the publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace advertising director Arthur T. Zappa news director Timothy E. O Briant production director Phillip Yates circulation director Scot Newcom and customer service manager Letitia Jefferson with their emails at aikenstandard com.
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Memorial Letter Urges Justice For Ann Fox Smith
Community members publish a heartfelt letter recalling Ann Fox Smith a dedicated mother teacher and charity volunteer found murdered on Whitney Drive April 25. The writer urges residents with information to contact the Aiken Department of Public Safety and emphasizes honoring her memory and aiding the investigation.
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Special Olympics
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Donna Moore Wesby for Aiken County School Board 8
Aiken resident Donna Moore Wesby seeks District 8 seat. As a parent with business experience she pledges fiscal efficiency and community support to improve the public schools. Her platform centers on investing in children today for tomorrow’s rewards. Learn more at donna4kids.com.
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Aiken County
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Obama Gets It Obama Votes for Obama in Aiken Letter
Laurel Sherwood of Aiken writes that McCain failed to address voters fears after the final debate and declares support for Barack Obama. She argues voters want a president who understands their worries and outlines the upcoming election on November 4.
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Powell backs Obama as change in leadership
Colin Powell, former secretary of state and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he supports Barack Obama for a generational change and not out of disrespect for Senator John McCain.
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Hazardous two way stop at New Holland and Shaws Fork roads
Letter from Eddie Carter of New Holland warns that the intersection of New Holland and Shaws Fork roads in Aiken County is dangerous. He notes oversized stop signs were damaged, calls for four way stops, and cites multiple crashes since August 4, urging state action despite prior replies from local and national officials.
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