End South Carolina blue laws in Aiken County
The editorial argues to repeal blue laws as outdated and an obstacle to business. It notes nine counties already lack Sunday restrictions and advocates letting businesses set hours, with attention to religious neutrality and consumer choice.
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Wal Mart development reshapes Aiken Westside shopping
An editor notes Wal Mart prepares to open on Aiken's Westside with a strip center planned nearby. Maurices Ferrando's China Buffet and a quick loan firm have signed, traffic lights near Gregg Highway are ready, and the new store is expected to ease Whiskey Road congestion.
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Summers remark sparks debate on gender equality and free speech
The column argues Summers remarks sparked backlash over gender differences and science. It contends political correctness mirrors McCarthyism, urges defending free speech, and notes women in academia face bias while math ability shows male prevalence in some studies.
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The president's stubborn ness anchors the Republican Party
A quoted remark compares the president's stubborn stance to an anchor dragging the Republican Party, highlighting internal friction as a political symbol.
New Five Lane Plan for Silver Bluff Road Explored
Tomorrow’s edition weighs in on a proposed five lane roadway for Silver Bluff Road. The piece outlines resident impacts, potential traffic benefits, and community concerns.
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Dick Dewar listed as a candidate in Aiken mayoral race
Simmie Moore urges District 3 voters to back Dick Dewar on November 6 asserting Dewar will be accountable to constituents and spend tax dollars wisely amid criticism of a growth lobby and claims newcomers are excluded from local government.
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Endorsement for Bill Clyburn in South Carolina Senate race
Susan Aiken praises Bill Clyburn's public education focus and long teaching tenure in Aiken County. She highlights Clyburn's support for early education, the First Steps program, and the 1998 Education Accountability Act, urging voters to elect him for Senate Seat 25.
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