Repair our intersection at Park Avenue and Williamsburg Street
Editorial urges SCDOT to revert traffic signals at Park Avenue and Williamsburg Street near the Aiken Farmers Market. It notes nine accidents from 1995 to 2003 and nine more since May, arguing the new two light system worsened safety and should be removed.
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Swift Boat controversy tests Kerry record and public tone
The piece argues about John Kerry's Vietnam War record and Swift Boat ads. It contrasts testimonies from Jim Rassmann and Steve Gardner while noting veteran opinions and the dangers of blind partisanship. It calls for fact over emotion and criticizes hate-filled attacks.
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Public education praised as nation’s bargain and future
A letter from a voter in Aiken praising public schools and graduates like Sylvia Beam. The writer argues education investments pay off through taxes and civic benefit, notes aging costs, and urges support for teachers and prevention to reduce social ills. The piece cites local schools, programs, and a teacher mentor, and invites reader feedback.
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No Child Left Behind guides new school year
The No Child Left Behind Act aims to raise reading and math gains across the nation. States report rising test scores, closer achievement gaps, and increased funding for Reading First and teacher quality while offering parent options and tutoring for underperforming schools.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit brief opinion letters with signature mailing address and contact numbers. Letters may be edited for length and accuracy and should be sent to the editor at the newspaper or via email or fax.
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