Ozmint criticized for hiring Graddick as housekeeper
Reader letters condemn Jon Ozmint for placing convicted murderer Dianne Graddick in a state home as a housekeeper. Graddick, part of a 1981 fatal arson case, serves a life term and faces parole hearings. critics say she should not enjoy privileged prison life or duties at Ozmint’s residence.
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South Carolina
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Aiken County
Walter Slayton
New Ellenton
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Aiken Standard Publisher and Staff Directory Note
A listing identifies Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Scott Newcomer as circulation director at the Aiken Standard with Stephen A. Bailey as business manager. The contact emails reflect the publication’s organizational roles and address formatting.
Remembering Dr James Barham Aiken pediatrician and community leader
Aiken remembers Dr James Barham a longtime pediatrician who served school teams at Aiken High and USC Aiken, earning 2002 Pacer Pioneer status. He died at 75 after years battling Parkinsons disease leaving a legacy of care, scholarship endowment, and a model ships collection from retirement. He was described as kind loving and dedicated by families former patients and colleagues.
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James Barham
Aiken High School
USC ‘Aiken
Eddie Buck
Aiken High
USC Aiken
Barham
Anne
Dr. Barham
Gene Mullikin
Mike Iphons
Idaho interview quotes arrest in Minneapolis airport restroom
An Idaho interview recaps an arrest at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport involving a man charged with lewd conduct in a public restroom. Authorities identified the suspect and outlined the incident location, time, and immediate processing steps.
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Idaho
Minnepolis
Letters to the Editor Instructions and Contact
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor. Submissions should be 200 words or less and may be edited. Mail to Letters to the Editor Alien Standard Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802. Email and fax contact details are provided.
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Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Aiken, SC
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Aikenstandard
S.C
Local residents thank responders after life saving effort
Frank Gorman of Aiken thanks 91 personnel, Aiken Public Safety, County Sheriff's officers, and medical teams at Aiken Regional Medical Centers for saving his life after a recent incident. Voters in State Senate District 25 will hear Bill Clyburn, running to replace Tommy Moore, speak with Governor Bill Richardson on Wednesday September 5 at Aiken Electric Cooperative Community Center. Admission is free.
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Pacer
Aiken
Aiken County
Frank Gorman
Senate
Bill Clyburn
Tommy Moore
Clyburn
Bill Richardson
Richardson
Congress
United Nations
Energy
New Mexico
Bill Clybur
South Carolina General Assembly
Aiken Electric Coop
Wagener Road
Writer advocates disposal method for nuclear waste
Lester Welch supports deep hole disposal for nuclear waste and criticizes surface disposal. He cites Ms. Lavins and Barnhill as illustrating risks and warns of carbon pollution and potential unforeseen consequences. Welsh urges exploration of non carbon energy alternatives only if necessary.
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