Refocusing search after Kitzman exits health agency director role
As Kitzman drops out, the search for South Carolina health and environmental director needs a broader, more thorough effort. The board did not open a formal application process, risking past hiring missteps. Templeton’s mixed record showed both failures and notable achievements, underscoring the need for experienced leadership in this complex agency.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters To The Editor
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Debate over labeling and waging war against Islamic State
Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker notes media and political fault lines in naming the conflict with the Islamic State. She argues for a precise strategy, Muslim community outreach, and avoiding blanket labeling of Islam while warning against ideological certainty and rhetorical extremes.
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South Carolina must prioritize teacher pay amid education shifts
The editorial argues for raising teacher salaries as a core fix in South Carolina's education reform. It notes average pay near the Southeast and low starting salaries, cites budget timing, and highlights turnover, shortages, and debates on performance based evaluations, loan forgiveness, and firing processes. It references figures from Aiken County and state education groups, urging priority on pay within broader reforms.
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