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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1996
Page
4
A crowded slate of quotes captures political clashes and legal battles. Thurmond rebukes opponent over current events, Washington sues the NAACP over age discrimination, and local officials discuss speed monitoring, sewer billing, and a high profile murder trial with Donney Council conviction tied to Elizabeth Gatti’s death. Accents of public safety, civic disputes, and flood damages in Maine reflect a tense regional mood.
The Aiken Standard lists contact options for subscriptions and delivery problems at 649-5315 and 649-5915 with paper expected by 5 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. weekends. Customer service hours are 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays. Publisher Scott B. Hunter can be reached at 648-2311.
A four circuit panel ruled South Carolina cannot cap hazardous waste imports from other states, upholding prior findings that two state laws two executive orders and one regulation violate interstate commerce protections. The decision argues Congress holds sole power to regulate such commerce, despite public health concerns. The piece also notes hopes to privatize the $63 million state school bus system and preserve the Morris Island Lighthouse with a private $500,000 fund.
The Morris Island Lighthouse, dating to 1876, is listed for sale by new owner Paul Gunter after foreclosure. Morris Island Lighthouse Committee urges Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission to purchase for 100000, preserving a landmark visible from Folly Beach and PRC park seascape for residents and visitors.
The Columbia Urban League earns the National Urban League Whitney M. Young Leadership Award in Race Relations for two consecutive years, praised by National President Hugh Price as a leading advocate and change agent for race relations and youth development amid South Carolina tensions.
A letter urges support for Rick Osbon in District Seven. The author cites Osbon’s small business experience and calls for aggressive economic development in Aiken County. The piece praises Osbon’s real world governance view and local business know‑how.
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with writer signatures home and daytime phone numbers for verification. Address Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Readers discuss local issues and political topics including county facilities and school policy with endorsements and candidate views.
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