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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1973

Page

2

Willis urges broader funding and statewide tax reform for Aiken schools

Willis discusses adding revenue sources for Aiken County Schools and plans for innovative programs. He supports property taxes but suggests equalization and a per pupil distribution to counties, calling for greater state involvement in education funding. He notes a potential new high school for Langley, Bath, Clearwater and Graniteville areas.

Willis Aiken County U.S. Supreme Court South Carolina Wagener Aiken Langley Bath Clearwater Graniteville

Aiken County Education View From Willis on Schools

Willis discusses proposed teacher relief with aides and a maintenance program. He downplays the need for new schools, favors upgrading existing buildings for junior highs, and notes administrators should be trimmed if needed after study. He highlights drug education and statewide contracts affecting teachers.

Willis Leaville-McCampbell LBC High Aiken Aiken County South Carolina

108 Ride Draws Record 50 Mile Horse Trek

The New Ellenton Riding Club attracts 108 riders, the largest turnout yet, for this weekend’s 50 mile round trip to Aiken State Park. The event, inaugurated in 1968, includes an overnight camp with campfires, dance music, and a supporting crew handling meals and logistics. Club president P A Brock disputes a Friday Aiken Standard chaos report citing no police involvement.

New Ellenton Aiken State Park Brock

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