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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2017
Page
9
The Aiken Standard presents a thought of the day attributed to Antoine de Saint-Exupery French author and aviator. The line asserts that joy arises only through human relations reflecting the author’s quoted wisdom.
Aiken community observes Black History Month with a parade along Hampton Avenue from American Legion Post 212 to Smith-Hazel Recreation Center. Mayor Osbon and council members Diggs and Hightower joined the march, praising continued recognition of Black history and progress.
Aiken journalist Maryan Schechter announces retirement from the Aiken Standard after three plus years in the county. She reflects on covering homelessness taxes and presidential visits, praises editors and colleagues, and cites pride in print journalism and online ventures while preparing to move to Greenwill.
Guest column by Kevin Bryant, South Carolina lieutenant governor in 2017, argues for Jacob Hall's Law to allow districts to use flexible funds and empower school personnel to address safety. He cites Townville tragedy, calls for local decision making and notes funding hurdles and legislative processes.
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