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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 2007
Page
15
South Carolina's strict educational goals are questioned as state students often underperform. The letter argues for a common federal yardstick under No Child Left Behind to compare states fairly and reduce punishment for high expectations. It invites reader input to Aiken Standard.
Editor notes Tuesday's Aiken County Council session featured lively public input on a proposed smoking ban with more than 20 speakers. The vote occurred but outcome and enforcement remain uncertain, while the piece praises open discourse as a cornerstone of democracy.
The Aiken Standard lists staff and contacts including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with email addresses and roles.
Column recalls Gregg Morton now AT&T South Carolina president visiting Aiken. He grew up at Aiken High and Clemson, played football with Frank Loudermilk, and reflects on integration leadership and the value of public schooling. The piece links youth success to education investment and honors local figures.
A letter cautions that early cigarette cancer links were dismissed but later proven, and compares to concerns about long term cell phone use. It cites a study noting higher brain tumor risk after ten years, urges protecting youth from heavy use, and questions future health outcomes as usage grows. Gail Jarvis Aiken.
Albert Martin Gunter of Williston Rescue Squad dies in a traffic crash. He served as transport supervisor and training coordinator and previously worked with Aiken County EMS. Colleagues recall his dedication to training EMS staff and serving the community, and express deep sorrow for his death.
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