Mosaic of Nations Builds a New American Nation
A quotation by King Baudouin I reflects on America as a mosaic rather than a melting pot, praising how diverse nations keep their individuality while contributing to a unified national pattern. The note frames immigration as enrichment of the American socio cultural fabric.
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America
Baudouin I of
Belgium
Aiken PACT scores show strong results with room to grow
Aiken County schools posted high PACT marks with seven schools likely to earn excellent ratings and many more at good or above average. Yet middle school language arts and math lag and 25 to 35 percent of grade 3-8 students fall below basic. District and community vow continued improvement.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
S.C. Education Oversight Committee
Wagener Salley High
Board of Education
Aiken
S.C. General Assembly
Aiken Standard Staff Roster Released
The Aiken Standard lists key staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa and other management and operations personnel. The page records roles such as pressroom supervisor, systems manager, and office leadership.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Death of moral equivalency in US terrorism stance
A column argues that the Tuesday death of moral equivalency signals a shift in US policy to pursue terrorism anywhere, criticizing media bias, political spin, and calls for a tougher, uncompromising approach. It reflects on Israel, the Middle East, and the need to confront enemies decisively.
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Colin Powell
United States
State Department
Israel
Powell
America
Middle East
CNN
Judy Woodruff
Tom Clancy Clancy
Woodruff
National Security
Samuel Berger
West
Afghanistan
Ignanistan
God
Allah
Dennis Ross
World Trade Center
Bush
Local option tax debate questions ballot wording integrity
Gertie Lott of Graniteville argues that the local option sales tax ballot in Aiken County was legally binding and democratic, while North Augusta, Aiken, and the County Council seek to modify its terms through a friendly suit. She warns that altering the outcome after voting undermines democracy and trust in government.
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Democracy
Carl Langley
Langley
Aiken County
Aiken
North Augusta
County Council
Gertie Lott Graniteville
Witness recounts New York tragedy and numbers toll
A journalist describes witnessing the 9 11 attacks in New York City. He notes the vast death toll possibly exceeding 2500 and the overwhelming fear as towers collapsed and chaos spread. He contrasts hospital admissions with the grim arithmetic of casualties.
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New York
New York City
World Trade Center
Lower Manhattan
Pentagon
Beach Street
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