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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2003
Page
2
Reader letters address layoffs of 15 000 to 16 000 teachers amid funding shortfalls. They question bus spending, patient data charges, and Moore's sales tax proposal. The writer cites Lexington County District 3 and questions lottery proceeds and state debt impacting poor residents in Aiken.
A TalkBack reader argues that city restaurants should not ban smoking and that smokers deserve equal rights since they pay taxes and serve in the military. The letter notes non smokers can stay home.
Letter writer argues against a city smoking ordinance, saying individuals should choose non smoking restaurants or sit in the non smoking section, noting there is already a non smoking area. The piece responds to a previous article calling for city action.
Aiken Standard readers discuss a proposed removal of the $300 sales tax cap on cars in South Carolina. The potential limit could rise to $2,500, with callers urged to contact the Talkback hotline or email. Names may not be published.
Dr. Stephanie Bush-Baskette, senior researcher at the National Council on Crime and Delinquency, was keynote at the 22nd Annual Aiken NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet at Mount Anna Baptist Church. She urged informed citizenship and voting, and spoke on criminal justice and incarceration issues affecting African Americans.
USC Aiken senior Katie Rokus, a 3.86 GPA communications major and Lady Pacers player, was named outstanding senior at a Thursday convocation. The Washington, D.C. native balanced athletics and academics while raising twins, planning a coaching career, and influencing teammates.
The Graniteville pool is set to open on June 2 after delays last year but faces possible closure under upcoming DHEC regulations. County officials consider replacing the aging facility at an estimated 250000 dollars and possibly upgrading the bath house, with a budget session to discuss funding this week.
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