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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2016
Page
3
Opinion notes that drug trafficking corrupts borders and critiques Obama policy on releasing prisoners. It urges housing offenders in DC and frames an April 5 TalkBack on bicycle lane controversies as part of a broader roadway use dispute.
A reader argues officials overstepped in promoting a TalkBack about Bill Clinton and laments disruption to learning. The letter criticizes law enforcement, crowds, and trash as symbols of poor judgment while urging civic action and participation in the Aiken Standard’s TalkBack line.
Aiken County Council heard details on financing the Langley Pond Dam retrofit with about 9 million borrowed from a 13 million project. The plan, part of a 2016 bond issue, aims to soften debt impact on millage. Officials noted budget projections show a roughly 3 million deficit with a one time 3 million in this year’s budget.
The second Dinner with Friends en Blanc in Aiken aims to top 2015 by gathering 630 attendees at an undisclosed May 1 location. Betty Ryberg says the event supports the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County and the Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County with wine Wall of Wine auctions and new prize categories. Participants provide white attire and their own food and drink. charitable donations can be made online or by phone.
The Aiken County Board of Education approved a $278,456,545 2016-17 budget focusing on salaries with steps and cost of living adjustments for teachers and staff. Groundbreakings for Phase 2A at Aiken High and North Augusta High are set for May 3 and May 10.
Larry Wood covers education for the Aiken Standard, reporting on local school developments, policy changes, and district milestones affecting students, teachers, and families in Aiken County.
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