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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 2008
Page
3
Readers debate Sam's Club near I 20 and a proposed upscale mall with factory outlets. Aiken zoning has limited fast food. now Southside may gain many eateries. Will Richland Avenue between Wal Mart and the bypass attract new development and a McDonald’s?
The writer questions U S policy toward China and argues that offshore sourcing lowers costs but harms U S manufacturing. They describe personal experience of job loss after a plant closure to favor Chinese supply chains and criticize the promise of the global economy as failing to boost US made goods.
The Aiken County School Board weighs staff cuts amid concerns over tax dollars management and hints at a tax hike. Readers are urged to call a TalkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 or email the editor with brief comments. Personal names will not be published.
The Aiken Standard corrects the Family Y phone number to 293 4200 after an earlier error. It also fixes an incorrect identification of Patricia Broni kowski in a Grandparents Day article about St Mary Help of Christians School. Readers may report errors to Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace.
Aiken County officials scrapped a plan to require random urine drug tests for all county workers, citing Fourth Amendment concerns. The county attorney noted only safety sensitive staff and sworn officers may be legally tested, with Sheriff deputies already practicing random testing. The discussion also covered retiree rehiring limits and local zoning and leasing actions.
Aiken Standard informs readers about delivery options and EZ Pay rates call 003 048 2311. Sunday Plus subscribers receive specific delivery dates and a list of lottery results including Pick 3, Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5, Mega Millions, and other games.
Aiken youths heard hard truths about underage drinking at USC Aiken in a town hall hosted by the Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services and community partners. Mayor Pro Tem proclaimed April Alcohol Awareness Month as Sheriff, educators and parents urged stronger home guidance and role models.
Parents and staff at East Aiken Elementary gathered Tuesday for an informational meeting on single gender fifth grade classes. State Education officials cited improved self confidence in girls and boys, with teachers noting positive reactions after visiting similar classes at North Augusta Elementary.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid-Atlantic Chapter will hold the 2008 Walk MS Aiken on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. from Aiken County Library with check-in at 9 a.m. Contact Janet Coggins for details and register online for individuals or teams.
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