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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2014
Page
3
A reader argues farms rely on round up ready crops and poisons that seep into groundwater. The letter links water contamination to current farming practices and urges public action. The writer also supports a new library building and notes distant branches for accessibility. An expression of support for Sen Graham appears.
A South Carolina bill nears approval to permit individuals to carry firearms into bars and restaurants as long as they abstain from alcohol. Critics fear altered dining safety and potential gun incidents during meals.
Aiken neighbors and Cameron aided in returning Choco the dog from Inverness Florida. The note thanks a mystery diner who paid their Ruby Tuesday dinner on January 20. Readers may leave messages via TalkBack at 803-644-2384 or editorial aikenstandard com.
The Friday Aiken Standard corrects an error stating 24 miles of Pine Log Road will be repaved by Sept 30. The paper underscores its commitment to accuracy in Aiken County and invites readers to report factual errors to the editorial staff.
Aiken based advocacy group Public Education Partners expands from funding teacher grants and school software to broader district support. led by Liz Stewart the group forms a community engagement committee to reach parents and other school system links while focusing on education needs and accurate data. Diana Floyd chairs the new engagement panel. Kimberly Canada coordinates additional board efforts.
The piece invites readers to comment on global school issues including a state superintendent election and School Board candidacy. It notes state funding limits local control and cites Beth Everitt of Aiken Schools praising PEP’s broadened mission and advocacy. Senior writer Rob Novit is cited as the paper’s education reporter.
The Aiken County School District will make up the snow day on Presidents Day February 17 and notes state law requires all missed days be made up. Adult education and after school activities run as scheduled. The district must plan three severe weather makeup days. if not needed, a student holiday may occur. The calendar is approved in the prior year's first semester and posted on the district website.
Christ Central invites attendance at the Hope Center grand opening on Monday at 11 a.m. Gov. Nikki Haley will speak. Also on Monday VFW Post 5877 hosts a meeting at 6 30 p.m. Call 803 648 0119 for details.
The Horse Creek Historical Society meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the St. Pauls Episcopal Church parish house in Graniteville with Glen Sanders as guest speaker discussing his coin collection. For information call Linda Puckett at 803-663-0457.
The Aiken Women in Black host a nonpartisan Vigil for Peace from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Whiskey Road across from The Fresh Market. All welcome.
Melissa Hanna serves as executive editor at The Aiken Standard guiding news coverage and editorial direction for the South Carolina paper.
The Wagener and Salley communities are invited to participate in a district input meeting linked to the strategic plan. The session, led by federal funds director Jeannie Glover, will cover student achievement, teacher quality, school climate, the discipline code, and parental programs.
Public informational meeting announced by Janice Kitchings for Wagener area parents at Wagener-Salley High School 272 Main St Wagener. The district notes an April 30 deadline for the strategic plan and lists additional sessions at Ridge Spring Monetta Elementary Middle and a district meeting in March with date to be announced. Email skitchings aiken.k12.sc.us for details.
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