Aiken Standard Founder Credits and Leadership Roles
The notice lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher Timothy E. O Briant as Executive Editor Dee Taylor as Advertising Director Melanie Smith as Internet Sales Directe Phil Yates as Production Director Terri Cheek as Business Manager Laura Tiedman as Delivery Director Letitia Jefferson as Classified Advertising Manager.
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Timothy E. O'Briant
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Melanie Smith
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Conran on integrity and personal duty
Polish-born writer Joseph Conran asserts that one cannot condemn a man for protecting his own integrity, calling it a clear duty. The quotation emphasizes personal ethics and moral self-preservation as essential.
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Hope lands Gardens summer concerts noted among city plans
The Hopelands Gardens summer concert series ended with attendance concerns prompting city officials to seek ideas for improvements. The 38 year legacy remains a valued Aiken tradition as residents look for future enhancements.
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Gas prices blamed on Isaac though rise started before
Experts point to Hurricane Isaac as a factor in higher gas prices, but the surge began before Isaac's arrival. The storm inflicted widespread damage across the South, notably Louisiana and Mississippi, echoing memories of Hurricane Katrina from seven years prior.
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Readers debate hurricanes and the 2012 campaign impact
Letters critique how political parties respond to crises from Hurricane Isaac to Katrina and discuss government size taxes and welfare. The writer contrasts Romney Ryan with Obama Biden citing job totals debt and policy goals while urging restrained federal power.
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Unclear Rand of Political Slogans and Reactions
Fragmentary quotes show Hurricane and campaign figures Clint Eastwood Mitt Romney and Barack Obama with mixed praise and criticism. The text references a Romney speech at the Republican National Convention and Ebert’s tweet about Eastwood. Partial lines mention a cod worker Rhyn Fate and insect repellent.
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Clint Eastwood
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South Carolina ethics reform debate heats up statewise
The State column argues SC needs stronger ethics rules amid criticism of lawmakers and a weak enforcement system. It notes funding cuts to the ethics commission, a permissive campaign disclosure regime, and partisan pushback to reform proposals while urging passage of enforceable measures.
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