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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 2001
Page
4
The salutation lists Allen Dtandaro as Publisher and Scott B. Hunter as Editor with Jeffrey B. Wallace in Advertising and Art Zappa as Advertising Director. Other named staff include Ellen C. Priest Circulation Director and James R. Bennett in supervision plus Manoa J. David Boyd and Garth R. Groshans in leadership roles.
The article explains SRS funding hinges on a complex annual process from local requests to congressional approval. It highlights Senator Fritz Hollings and Rep. Jim Clyburn as key advocates, noting a $159 million budget increase and the importance of DOE missions and environmental commitments. Joe Buggy, former president of Westinghouse Savannah River Company, is cited.
A columnist discusses confusion over SC elected officials and legislative districts. Names mentioned include U.S. Senators Strom Thurmond and Fritz Hollings, state Senators Tommy Moore Greg Ryberg Nikki Setzler, and congressmen Lindsey Graham and Floyd Spence. The piece notes districts being redrawn after the 2000 Census and the role of race in districting, with calls for simpler lines and ongoing voter information from the Aiken Standard.
A letter praising Eric Radford a 12 year City Council veteran. It highlights his commitment to preserving historic Aiken, supporting the Gulf War service, Army Reserve role, local hotel restoration from 1898, and efforts to boost the economy and horse industry. The writer urges keeping Radford on the council.
Charlotte McCann calls for a two week pause on temporary sign ordinances to protect free speech during campaigns. She notes signs on private property disappear and urges City Council to keep the playing field level for challengers seeking to unseat incumbents.
The Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor. Letters should be brief and include the writer's signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor, P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29602 or email wallace@aikenstandard.com.
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