Editorial on Katrina Lessons and Ophelia Evacuations
The piece argues Katrina's devastation warrants cautious government action and notes Gov. Sanford's voluntary evacuation of three South Carolina coastal counties as Ophelia approaches. It urges continued preparedness and decisive orders to protect coastal residents from Caribbean and Atlantic hurricane threats.
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Gulf Coast
Ophelia
South Carolina
Atlantic
Mark Sanford
North Carolina
Gulf
Alabama
Louisiana
Sanford
America
Gas prices rise after Katrina strain cited by state official
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster predicts governors may regret emergency declarations as gas prices soar after Hurricane Katrina. Orangeburg sees prices above three dollars per gallon while supply disruptions push costs higher and demand shifts.
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South Carolina
Henry McMaster
Mark Sanford
Orangeburg
McMaster
Congressional Budget Office
U.S
Gulf Coast
The
Times
Democrat
Advertising and Production Leaders Named for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard lists its management team including Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with contact notes.
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Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
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USCA Golf Aims for Third Straight NCAA II Title
USCA’s golf program eyes a third consecutive NCAA Division II national championship. Coach notes experienced, battle-tested players and confidence they can perform at the national tournament. The team is also ranked by Golf Digest as among the top programs in the country, a source of pride for remaining Division II standouts.
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U.S
Golf Digest
Senator testifies on North American security and sovereignty
Dr. Robert A. Pastor urges viewing citizens as North Americans and supports a continental perimeter security with Mexican and Canadian input. He calls for a North American Border Pass, expanded Homeland Security, and a permanent NAFTA dispute court, arguing these threaten U.S. sovereignty.
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U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Robert A. Pastor
U.S
Pastor
North America
Department of Homeland Security
Mexico
Canada
NAFTA
Cfr. Org
Lugar
Coleman
Aiken tax angst targets local councils and pork
A letter accuses Aiken City and County Councils of wasteful spending and cronyism aimed at special interests under a guise of political correctness. The writer condemns reliance on federal pork for projects like an intermodal facility and urges voters to support fiscally prudent candidates who protect regional growth beyond Aiken.
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Aiken
County Council
Greenville
Congress
CSRA
Letter criticizes politicians for not helping Katrina victims
Amy Trier Aiken argues that public figures offer only criticism after Hurricane Katrina while offering no real aid. She demands action and relief coverage, calling for rescues and supplies rather than political commentary.
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Gulf States
Amy Trier
Aiken
SeniorNet in Aiken Faces Funding and Equipment Shortage
Aiken's SeniorNet marks six years serving residents over 50 with free volunteer led computer classes at USC Aiken. Founder Bruce McGrath built a 50 member teaching team. 1,500+ residents trained. now seeks 10 large monitors and future computer upgrades as Vista looms, with no corporate sponsor or local funding.
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SeniorNet
Aiken
USC Aiken
Bruce McGrath
Aiken Computer Club
USCA
Microsoft
Bill Hayes Aiken
Democrats Must Regain Power in the South
A call to restore Democratic control in the South cites the 1964 Civil Rights Act as a turning point and urges a unified African American voice led by figures such as Andrew Young Julian Bond and John Lewis to win the 2006 midterm and reclaim the White House in 2008.
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Democratic Party
South
Lyndon B. Johnson
White House
Andy Youngs
Julian Bonds
John Lewis
Joaquin Godoy Aiken
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