County Census Figures For 1990 Spark Skepticism In Aiken
Aiken County's 1990 census shows 117 918 residents, up 11.6 percent since 1980, yet city planners question accuracy noting large areas like Gatewood Development and Mattie Hall Nursing Center were omitted. City Manager Roland Windham cites missed residents and a delayed questionnaire response as common issues. The Savannah River Council on Governments urges prompt action to challenge counts within 15 days.
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Gatewood
Mattie Hall Nursing Center
Rose Mary Hill
Doctor Calls Out Aiken Community Hospital Care Gaps
Dr Raymond D. Hesse condemns management for neglecting basic patient care at Aiken Community Hospital. He cites a terminal lung cancer patient who received oxygen and one morphine shot for hours, while other treatments were ignored. He urges leadership to prioritize patient needs over expansion and marketing.
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Augusta
Raymond D. Hesse
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University Parkway
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with the writer’s name and address and should be legible, preferably typewritten. Brevity is encouraged as all letters may be edited. Send to The Editor at Box 456 Aiken SC 9802.
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Souter confirmation reshapes Supreme Court politics
The piece analyzes how David Souter's Senate confirmation reflects White House strategy to appear moderate and avoid clashes with lawmakers. It compares Souter to past battles over Bork and Kennedy, weighing whether the era of activist judges ends or persists under Bush.
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Hee
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Reagan
William Rehnquist
Antonin Scalia
America
Judiciary Committee
Anthony Kennedy
Kennedy
Justice Scalia
Local Option Tax Increase Opposed by South Carolina Leader
Herbert Kirsh argues against a November local option sales tax hike in South Carolina, calling it illusory property tax relief and harmful to the poor and elderly. He warns that school district taxes won’t roll back, future millage could rise, and renters won’t benefit, urging voters to reject the measure. He notes the plan reduces accountability and could burden budgets and services.
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South Carolna
General Assembly
Myrtle Beach Rebuilds After Hugo Strikes SC Coast
One year after Hurricane Hugo hit the South Atlantic coast, Myrtle Beach shows a rebuilt strand with new sand, facades, and furnishings. The resort area, once battered and costly, now projects resilience as tourists return. Local optimism centers on tourism driving recovery and ongoing improvements along the Grand Strand.
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