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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 2002
Page
9
A quotable line by Helen Rowland, 1876 to 1950, noting the irony of a man seeking only brief affection while a woman promises forever. The remark reflects Rowland's witty take on romance and social expectations.
Editorial critiques Peter Jennings six part series In Search of America for ABC focused on church and state in Aiken but omitted a fuller portrait. The piece argues the show highlighted Rev Doug Slaughter and Still Magnolias yet ignored broader community efforts, race dialogue, and local charities like United Way.
The Aiken Standard lists key newsroom and publishing leadership including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wall Advertising Director Art Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O'Brian Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Deborah Dyches J. David Boyd Letitia Jefferson in a byline style roster.
South Aiken residents urge the City Council to approve a new cell tower at Town Creek Road and Silver Bluff Road to improve weak signals in the Gem Lakes area. The plan would aid local users and passersby across all carriers, prompting public support or direct contact with council members.
Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 Email swallace at aikenstandard dot com Fax 803 648 6052 U.S. mail rules specify submission guidelines and contact methods for reader correspondence.
A broadcaster recounts the long abduction of Mrs. Roush's daughters Alia and Aisha by Khalid al-Gheshayan in 1986, the failed State Department response, and the drastic pressure on Saudi Arabia that eventually produced meetings in London. The piece portrays alleged brainwashing, praise for Osama bin Laden, and the belief that the women will remain in Saudi Arabia despite a public outcry.
The superintendent notes South Carolina's education gains across teacher quality standards and student readiness. National recognitions include Blue Ribbon Schools in 2001 2002 and multiple National Teacher of the Year finalists along with high SAT gains and rising PACT and TerraNova scores highlighting statewide progress and ongoing funding challenges.
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