Ryder Cup blamed and blamed again over American loss
Editorial argues the United States lost the Ryder Cup due to European teamwork and course mastery at Oakland Hills. It weighs Hal Sutton's role and questions format bias while noting the Europeans’ creativity and underdog psychology. It suggests future US teams embrace underdog status to rebound.
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Aiken Standard Staff List Details Personnel Roles
A roster lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor for the Aiken Standard. Other senior staff include Arthur T. Zappa, Ellen C. Priest, Timothy E. O Briant, Phillip Yates, Di Scot Newcom, J David Boyd, and Letitia Jefferson with their respective roles and email handles.
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Leviathan Lurks Local: Fight for Liberty and Federalism
Clint Bolick argues that state and local governments have grown beyond the federal role, stressing 86 percent of civilian workers are local and urging citizens to engage locally. He cites Mesa Arizona signage limits and the dangers of grass-roots tyranny, advocating stronger state constitutions and active public service.
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Yucca Mountain debate resumes amid nuclear waste plan
Dr. Wood of Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness argues for immediate Yucca Mountain disposal of spent nuclear fuel. He notes South Carolina reliance on nuclear power, extensive studies supporting safety, and compares transportation risks to other hazardous materials while addressing public fears and legal challenges.
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Public letter urges DOE to honor CAB operations at SRS
A Savannah River Site Citizens Advisory Board member urges DOE to keep CAB daily operations intact after transferring oversight to an independent contractor. The letter warns that changes could erode public trust and asks for a transparent process and compromise to preserve the longstanding public stakeholder relationship with DOE EPA and SCDHEC.
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Depot and Cultural Center urged to join forces for Aiken revival
Aiken's Downtown Development Association hires a consultant to map tourism growth and attract funding. Readers suggest ADDA align with the Railroad Depot and African American Art History Center, pooling efforts for federal grants and a Union Street corridor revival.
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