A Modest Proposal and Political Rhetoric
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Too Bad Yankee Faces Southern Hospitality Comment
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Spending splits blamed on Bonnie Alba style cuts
Critics argue that calls to cut spending reflect a bias toward reducing funds for popular programs while preserving preferred items for others. The debate centers on perceived inequities in budget priorities and how shared resources are allocated.
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Obama may leave office and start new work
Readers are invited to comment via TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstan com about President Obama possibly beginning a post political career. Names may be omitted and comments may be edited for space and content.
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Correction: Morrie play dates listed for Aiken Community Playhouse
The Aiken Standard corrects performance dates for Tuesdays with Morrie at the Aiken Community Playhouse. Shows run August 19 20 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. and August 21 at 3 p.m. The paper invites readers to report errors by contacting Mike Gibbons or editorial staff.
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Gunman sought after Beaufort Street shooting
Aiken Public Safety seeks a black male suspect in his 20s who followed a North Augusta woman from a Beaufort Street gas station and fired at her vehicle. The gunman, 5 9, 155 pounds, carried a black semi-automatic .40 caliber handgun. Surveillance photos show a man and a woman from the gas station. Call CrimeStoppers with tips.
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Career Center expands to welcome 250 sophomores for nine week explorations
The Aiken County Career and Technology Center adds a mid day session bringing about 250 tenth graders from five high schools into nine week exploratory courses in four vocational areas. Students pick clusters in health science criminal justice and more earning credits toward graduation.
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Aiken County Students Outpace State ACT Averages
Aiken County high school students posted a composite ACT score of 21.0 last spring, above the South Carolina state average of 19.9 and near the national average. Among seven high schools, several posted higher scores while South Aiken High reached 22.4, ranking 21st in the state.
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