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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 2000
Page
9
A collage of quotes spans sports, politics, law, and daily life across South Carolina and surrounding areas. Erik Kimrey recalls a bold fade route for a Gamecock win while Lew Holtz and others weigh strategy and justice in high-stakes cases. Community leaders and residents share opinions on the lottery, retirement, self defense, and a life touched by the Godfather of Soul.
Scott B. Hunter steps in as editor while Jeffrey B. Wallace departs from the Aiken Standard. Ellen C. Priest remains on staff as part of a broader newsroom leadership reshuffle.
A selection of letters argues over Civil War monuments praising defense of the Union while urging memorials to reflect freeing slaves. Other letters advocate Music Owners Listening Rights Act of 2000 to access online music, oppose abstinence-only education, and criticize major party spending with a push to support George W. Bush and Lindsey Graham.
A son recalls his Savannah River Site chemist father who kept his Cold War work secret yet inspired curiosity and independence. He describes family memories, differing tastes, and the core lesson that individuals must become who they are rather than their parents.
The Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor and notes editing for condensing. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Stand PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Email swallace duesouth.net and fax 803 648 6082.
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