United Way campaign launches in Aiken County
The United Way kicks off its 2003 drive with the theme Because of you dreams come true. Chairman William Price notes rising demand as donations target over 2.6 million, aiming toward a three million goal through community support for agencies like Aiken Rescue Squad Golden Harvest Food Bank and local Scouts.
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Kerry Campaign Reframes War Hero Image On USS Yorktown
John Kerry announces the Democratic bid amid Vietnam era veterans photo op on the USS Yorktown. He labels Bush a deceiver while defending Iraq war votes and paints Democrats as hawks in a changing post 9 11 political landscape.
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Ed Grobbe Urged for Aiken City Council Leadership
Barbara Nelson of Aiken writes supporting Ed Grobbe as the open minded negotiator needed to address funding for failing schools and growth in District Three. She argues for fair funding, better resources, and collaboration with officials to improve traffic, development, and business support.
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Aiken Standard Names Leadership and Staff
The Aiken Standard lists publisher Scott B. Hunter and editors Jeffrey B. Wallace and Arthur T. Zappa, with Elien C. Priest Ming as editor, Timothy E. O Briant in production, Phillip Yates as production director, and circulation manager J. David Boyd alongside customer service leader Letitia Jefferson, detailing key newsroom and publication staff.
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Letter defending South Carolina education standards
Sandra Herrick responds to Mr. Guy Miller arguing SC maintains high standards. She cites Fordham Foundation and Princeton Review rankings and quotes from Jim DeMint and the Education Secretary praising SC. She says SC keeps stringent standards under No Child Left Behind and that educators’ morale is high with community support.
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Local coverage mix noted between Aiken Standard and CNN
Reader observes parallel reporting across sources with stories on Iraq violence North Korea and local incidents. He questions if CNN Headline News receives gratis copies from the Aiken Standard or pays subscription.
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Letters to the Editor policy at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with the writer signature mailing address and daytime and home numbers for verification. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 Send email to swallace at aikenstandard.com Fax to 803 648 6052.
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