Independent from oil by a national energy plan
A letter argues against more drilling to solve high gas prices and urges Congress to fund a Manhattan Project style effort for energy independence. It warns oil is finite and foreign dependence harms the U.S. and proposes a comprehensive, science-led strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
State Supreme Court backs local indoor smoking bans
The court ruled that local governments may enact ordinances limiting workplace smoking, signaling that state lawmakers could pre empt local rules with explicit state prohibitions. Lawmakers have proposed bills that restrict smoking in some public places but limit local laws to be no more restrictive than state rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
High Court
Tobacco
Hilton Head
Island
Aiken Standard masthead details staff roles
The document lists roles and contact emails for the Aiken Standard including Publisher Editor News Director Production Director and other key staff with corresponding personnel and titles. It serves as a directory of leadership and department heads for the newspaper.
Two Not-Great Choices In A Political Season
Column weighs Obama and Palin ticket fears, noting Obama’s intellect and Palin’s audacity while doubting both candidates. It considers Romney as a potential alternative, questions qualifications, and suggests possible ticket shakeups if wiser decisions emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillary Clinton
John McCain
Barack Obama
Sarah Palin
Obama
Palin
McCain
Mitt Romney
Clinton
Bush
George W. Bush
Texas
Biden
Romney
Financial markets crisis voiced by Bush and Goldman
Alfred E. Goldman of Wachovia Securities warns the public that the economy faces a severe crisis, aligning with President Bush who says Americans are worried about the market turmoil and broader economic situation. Both emphasize concern about financial conditions and the need for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Goldman
Wachovia Securities
Letter from Aiken mother defends police in Brendan case
Ethel O Donnell of Aiken writes to defend Officer Carter and the police after her son Brendan’s death. She asserts the officer did not push Brendan’s car, that Brendan did not stop at a stop sign, and that the video corroborates the police report. She notes Brendan’s impairment and praises law enforcement for doing their job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Davies
Brendan Wilson
Aiken Standard
Brendan
Anderson Pond Road
Silver Bluff Road
Carter
Whiskey Road
Ethel O’ Donnell
Aiken
Wesby to get vote for board
Acquaintance Tom Nicodemus endorses Donna Wesby citing her kindness optimism and willingness to help. He stresses character over policy noting her husband Don shares upbeat community spirit. He plans to vote for her based on moral integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesby
Donna Wesby
Don
Tom Nicodemus Aiken
Also Mentioned on This Page
Editorial
Aiken, S.C
Aikenstandard
Ther Views
Scott B. Huntershunter
Aikenstandard.com
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Aikenstandard. Com
Arthur T. Zappa
Azappa
Timothy E. O’briant Tobriant
Phillip Yates Pyates
Scot Newcomsnewcom
Terri Cheekcheek
Michael W. Gibbons Mgibbons
Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
Alaska
Main Street
Roe v. Wade
U.S
Senate
John Roberts
Samuel Alito
Kathleen Parker
S.C