New School Year Brings Optimism For Aiken County
The community welcomes Dr. Sean Alford as the new superintendent set to guide Aiken County Schools. He aims for community collaboration and action plans within three months, while capital projects funded by last year’s one percent sales tax progress at North Augusta High, Aiken High, Ridge Spring Monetta High and Elementary, Leavelle McCampbell Middle, and the Career and Technology Center.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters To Editor
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words. letters may be edited for length, libel, and taste. Anonymous or organized campaign letters will not be published.
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Bushs familiar foreign policy tone draws ire and doubt
Eugene Robinson argues Jeb Bush echoes his brother George W. Bush on Iraq and Syria, embracing limited ground troops and Kurdish support while dodging a clear Iran deal path. He contends the shadow of the Bush era haunts his campaign and trust among GOP voters amid polling gaps behind Trump and others.
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Iowa
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Marco Rubio
New Hampshire
John Kasich
Letters to the Editor highlight Aiken civic progress and figures
Readers praise Lessie Price for decades of service on the Aiken City Council and as mayor pro tempore, plus her vision for arts, housing, and public private partnerships. They contrast past downtown decline with current revitalization and community development efforts. Others comment on war memories and political discourse.
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