Aiken School Board Tax Rise Sparks Reader Outcry
Readers vent against a proposed 12 mill property tax increase to fund the Aiken County School Board budget. The letters cite budget strain in South Carolina and criticize governance, road traffic concerns, and the role of students in cleaning classrooms. Comments invite further public input via the Talkback hotline.
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Cancer survivor-turned-businesswoman Liz Stewart builds a 35 year path
Liz Stewart, diagnosed with cervical cancer in her 20s and given six months to live, defied the odds for decades. She built Stewart and Associates in Columbia and later Aiken, rising from Xerox sales to vice president. She credits determination, family support, and feminist ideals for her success.
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Smart mathletes shine at regional MATHCOUNTS contest
Schofield Middle School eighth grader John Harley won first in the regional MATHCOUNTS held Saturday. His team finished first, qualifying Schofield and Kennedy Middle for the state contest at the South Carolina State Museum on March 16.
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National Engineers Week Events at Fort Discovery
The National Science Center Fort Discovery hosts Engineers Week activities February 17 to 23 with booths, handouts and hands on exhibits on chemical civil electrical and mechanical engineering in the Knox Gallery. PowerStation demos run Monday to Saturday at 11 am and 1 30 pm and Sunday at 1 30 pm and 3 30 pm. Contact Dr. Chip Schuster at (706) 821 0206 or schuster at discovery org.
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