Editorial: South Carolina Cigarette Tax Fight Fails
The piece argues SC keeps the nation’s lowest 7 cent per pack tax while the national average is 1.36, noting potential yearly revenue of about 130 million and disputes over allocation between health benefits, Medicaid reserves, and pet projects. It laments Governor Sanford’s veto history and legislative gridlock hindering health care funding.
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Grateful Mother Thanks Helpers After Easter Incident
A mother expresses gratitude to paramedics, ambulance crews, ER staff at Aiken Regional and MCG, police, and a helper named Tabitha who halted to set hazard lights after her son was struck from behind on Pine Log Road on March 10. She also thanks First Baptist Church of Windsor, the Kroger family, Merritt Home, and Oakwood Windsor Elementary School for support during his recovery and Easter time with family.
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Publisher and staff details from Aiken Standard
A scanned masthead lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher with editors and department heads including Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor and Jeffrey O Briant as news director. Advertising, production, circulation, and business roles are assigned to a team led by Arthur Zappa, Tim O Briant, Phillip Yates, Scot Newcom, Terri Cheek, and Michael W. Gibbons.
Facts on Aiken County school district administration costs
Geof Fountain argues for fact based debate on admin costs comparing Aiken County to Berkle y Richland I Richland II and Lexington with figures on per student admin spend per school and overall budget. He notes Aiken's lower admin costs yet higher instruction share and invites rigorous verification by readers and leaders.
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Census calls and student loan reform amid political discourse
Teresa Harper discusses census participation and concerns about misinformation from conservatives. She argues for responding to census counts to ensure federal funding and representation, then explains the shift from FFELP to Direct Lending and its effect on banks, costs, and student loans.
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Aiken Board of Realtors Opposes School Bond Referendum
The Aiken Board of Realtors urges a reconsideration of the proposed school bond in Aiken County. It cites higher taxes on business and second-home owners, urges area-based tax allocation, and proposes consolidating high schools to cut costs while supporting better school facilities.
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Letters to the Editor Submissions for Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern to the Aiken Standard. Mail to Letters to the 456 in Aiken South Carolina 29802 or email letters aikenstandard.com or fax 648-6052.
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