Haley visits East Aiken as arts funding debate resurfaces
Governor Nikki Haley toured East Aiken School of the Arts amid talk of her past budget cuts to the Arts Commission and bipartisan push to protect arts funding. The visit highlighted arts integrated learning, partnerships with Winthrop University and the state education department, and a broader push to modernize rural schools with technology and reading coaches.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters To Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor signed with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must be under 500 words, may be edited for length and taste, and anonymous or organized-campaign submissions may be rejected.
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Freedom a two way street column on RFRA and rights
Kathleen Parker argues RFRA debates reveal both support for same sex marriage and resistance to broad limits on religious liberty. Indiana seeks to clarify that businesses cannot be forced to refuse services, while noting discrimination remains a personal choice and that tolerance should apply to sexual orientation as well as belief.
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Legacy of Barack Obama as Seen by Historians
Letter to the editor argues that historians will credit Barack Obama with grace and competence amid racism, Obamacare, war closures, economic recovery, stock gains, energy price drops, inflation control, and Iran diplomacy, while noting Republican opposition. Signed by Lester C. Welch of Aiken.
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