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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 2000
Page
9
A mix of local quotes reflects drought hurting Santee Cooper lake usage, political friction over spending bills, and personal stories from a homeless resident and a country singer. Notable remarks include a biochemist on a primal-urge gene, a sheriff official on cocaine busts, and residents debating a manufactured home relocation amid community planning debates.
Stanley Crouch argues that anti-intellectual trends in hip hop culture erode black youths academic aspirations. He blames media and self hating attitudes for a shift away from white middle class standards, risking progress and civil rights gains.
A citizen urges South Carolina lawmakers to slow deregulation of electric power after California’s crisis. The letter contrasts California’s rising bills with SC’s lower rates and reliable utilities, urging caution to avoid chaos and hardship for residents while noting current economic stability.
Letters to the Editor outline how readers should address the Aiken Standard with comments. They provide mailing, email, and fax details for submission to the newspaper in Aiken South Carolina.
A father writes of his daughter Darby’s wedding and the milestones from infancy to matrimony. He reflects on parenting learnings, the passage of time, and the emotional mix of pride, joy, and quiet sorrow as Darby begins a life with her fiancé Chris.
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