Letter to the Editor on taxes, housing, and technology
A reader criticizes student tuition funding for sports, praises the horse park, and calls for local progress. The note argues digital TV will worsen after conversion and urges readers to join the Do Not Call list while commenting on immigration and law enforcement. Comments are edited for space.
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Correction notice on Amber Chase parentage at Aiken High
The Aiken Standard corrects an error naming Debbie Glisson as Amber Chase’s step mother. Chase plans to play college soccer at Newberry, and Glisson is Chase’s mother. The paper invites readers to report any further corrections.
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South Carolina schools seek budget flexibility amid cuts
The House panel advances a bill allowing districts to furlough teachers, skip some testing, and delay contracts for next year. It would grant temporary relief from mandates during this school year and next as districts cope with more than 320 million in state budget cuts across 85 districts.
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Special Citizens Dance shines for Tri-Development Center clients
About 100 attendees including 80 Tri-Development Center clients and 20 to 25 caregivers enjoyed a Valentine evening at the Aiken Jaycees dance held at the Jaycees building on the Aiken Fairgrounds. Pizza from Papa John's, cookies, the DJ services of Fred Hope, and appearances by teen royalty added to the event’s spirit.
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Aiken Standard contact and delivery information
Reader submissions are encouraged and contact details for the newsroom, managing editor, and various departments are provided. Delivery times, re-delivery, payments, and service notes are listed, including addresses and phone numbers for Aiken Standard subscribers.
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Horse trainers run rescue dogs program gains wider reach
Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta of Beaver Creek Farm Camden run Danny and Ron's Rescue Dogs. They save adoptable canines including pit bull bait dogs and puppy mill rescues, expanded after Hurricane Katrina. They have placed 1445 dogs and advocate spay neuter to curb overpopulation. For more, visit dannyandronsrescue.com or mail P O Box 604 Camden SC 29020.
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Lottery games to return in Monday Aiken Standard
The Cash 4 Evening and Fantasy 5 were not available at presstime but will be in Monday's Aiken Standard.
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