Editorial Focus on Haley’s Drug Test Claims at SRS
The piece argues Governor Haley must base statements on verifiable data. It notes she cited Savannah River Site job applicant drug test figures without proof, while SRS disputes the claim. The column critiques transparency, urges focus on job training and skilled labor, and condemns unsubstantiated anecdotes.
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Nikki Haley
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Savannah River
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University hypocrisy on alcohol and marijuana culture at CU
The piece argues the University of Colorado embodies a pro beer culture while stigmatizing marijuana. It notes alcohol promotion, banned cannabis in dorms, and rising marijuana citations, framing the campus as a driver of War on Drugs mentality in youth. It cites CU fatalities and officials urging responsibility over abstinence.
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Publisher and Staff Contact List Quoted
A list of staff roles and contact emails for Aiken Standard including Publisher Editor Executive Editor Production Director Advertising Director Business Manager Managing Editor Classified Advertising Manager and Delivery Manager with corresponding email addresses and names.
Gratitude From Family For Aiken Regional ICU Care
The family thanks nurses Bruce Key Anne Jones Terri Reike Cindy Marty and Eric for care during a critical time. They praise Randy Watson M.D. and Miroslav Zotovic M.D. for dedication and compassion, noting comfort and timely responses during the patient’s last days and death on September 3.
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Anne Jones
Terri Reike
Cindy
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Eric
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Miroslav Zotovic
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Debating DiStefano and Democratic Wealth Claims
A reader challenges DiStefano's column and argues Democrats are not solving wealth inequality despite majorities. It cites Obama era power, questions billionaire influence, and references Yale professor Stephen Carter on policy realism and business abstractions.
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Stephen Carter
Yale Law
Bloomberg.com
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Aiken Newcomers Club Welcomes New Members
The Aiken Newcomers Club, a women’s charitable group with 400 plus members, meets the second Tuesday each month at Newberry Hall downtown. The next meeting is Tuesday Oct 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are required.
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Aiken Newcomers’ Club
Aiken
Newberry Hall
Carolinas
Georgia
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