Editorial calls DNA law expansion after Aiken murder case
An Aiken murder in August 2000 remained unsolved until a Georgia prison DNA match led to the arrest of Robert Franklin Atkins. The editorial urges South Carolina to require DNA testing for all inmates, arguing it could help solve crimes and honor Jessica Carpenter, 17, by preventing prolonged anguish for families.
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Aiken
Jessica Carpenter
ADPS
Robert Franklin Atkins
Georgia
Atkins
Ware
Waycross
Carpenter
South Carolina
Aiken County
Editor policy and submission guidelines for letters
The Aiken Standard outlines editing and condensation for letters and asks writers to limit to one letter every 30 days. It provides mailing address in Aiken South Carolina, email contact, and a fax number for submissions to the Letters to the Editor section.
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Aiken Stanard
Aiken
S.C
Swallace
Aikenstandard.com
Local Newspaper Staff Directory Listing
A scanned roster shows staff roles and names including publishers editors advertising art production and customer service managers with multiple personnel entries. No events or dates are provided, but the page lists personnel such as Scott B Hunter Jeffrey B Wallace Ellen C Priest Timothy E O Briant Phillip Yates and Letitia Jefferson among others.
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Scott B. Hunter Eaiter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Zappa
Isiness
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates Grocieien Gheecine
Deborah Dyches
Gecenadlaieeer
David Boydustomer
Letitia Jefferson
Community letters on murder case and homeland security debate
Aiken readers express sympathy for Jessica Carpenter family after a murder and discuss the trial, while letters advocate keeping local police control and oppose a cabinet level Homeland Security department. They urge border tightening and stronger intelligence, noting concerns about federal overload and international actors.
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Ne US
Department of Homeland Security
United Nations
New York
Iraq
Iran
North Korea
Home schooling highlighted by Aiken reader and HSLDA member
Aiken residents defend home schooling against misunderstandings noting legality in all states, diverse curricula, and families ranging from preschools to high school. The letter cites local groups, SC laws, and two aiding organizations Irma and Palmetto Independent Educators, urging broader Standard coverage.
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HSLDA
California
Tam
Aiken
South Carolina
South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools
Irma
Palmetto Independent Educators
South Carlina
CSRA
Standart
Michelle Malkin
BellSouth looks to reform rules amid telecom revolution
The regional BellSouth director argues that a deregulated competitive telecom market brings choice and advanced services but warns that current rules subsidy to competitors and limited access to DSL impede investment. He stresses the need for policy change to protect Aiken County’s economic future.
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BellSouth
Aiken County
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