Readers pushback and calls to the Aiken Standard editorial line
A reader urges accountability at local offices and media figures, questioning protection of children and tourism priorities. The letter critiques Cruz and Woods remarks, birther claims, retirement info, dental visits, and IRS Fair Tax myths, ending with a prompt to call the Talk Back hotline at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com.
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New city manager to be sworn in Monday in Aiken
John C. Klimm will be sworn in as Aiken’s next city manager at 7 p.m. Monday in the Municipal Building Council Chambers. The 59-year-old, chosen unanimously in March, will earn 130000 a year with a 5 percent raise after six months, plus a 600 monthly auto allowance and a 10000 moving stipend. He previously led Portsmouth Rhode Island, holds degrees from Bridgewater State and Boston College, and plans to engage with residents and staff in his new role. The council also will decide on a retirement plan participation for Klimm.
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ATC awards honor students Robins and Wightman
Aiken Technical College named Victoria Robins recipient of the Buck Grant Award and Joel Wightman winner of the Student Service Award at the Awards Night ceremony. The two new honorees join dozens of faculty and staff recognized for leadership, scholarship and achievement. Robins, a Miami native now in North Augusta, graduates May 5 with an associate of arts degree and plans to transfer to USC Aiken. Wightman, an Air Force veteran, also graduates May 5 with an associate in applied science general technology major in welding. Both were highlighted as Campus Ambassadors along with Donneshia Bell who received the Katie Scott Memorial Scholarship.
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Aiken Tech 2015 Awards Night Highlights Honors
A list of award recipients across Phi Theta Kappa Student Government Association Campus Ambassadors and many departmental scholarships at Aiken Technical College for 2015. Notable honorees include Ashley Morgan Linda Martens Cheryl Taylor and Joel Wightman among others.
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