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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 2007
Page
11
The letters page argues presidential hopefuls should avoid local controversies like the Confederate flag issue in South Carolina. It contends no federal law removes the flag and warns campaigns to focus on national political matters rather than local trivia.
A proposal in South Carolina to supply every eighth grade student with a laptop through high school, modeled after Maine's five year program, sparks debate. Proponents tout motivation and potential score gains while critics question costs, maintenance, abuse, theft, and whether funds could yield better results. The plan also envisions a state wide wireless Internet network as a public private venture.
The Aiken Standard lists core staff with roles and contact emails including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa and 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 are also listed with official emails.
Column urges opposition to plea bargains in the Jessica's Law case involving John Couey and Jessica Lunsford. It argues harsher penalties against child sexual offenders, condemns media bias, and names Colorado Democrats who blocked online offender registration.
A reader asks Aiken County and City leaders to pursue a stronger clean up effort amid complaints about trash along county roads Beech Island residents note embarrassment over litter and call for action beyond fines to deter lazy behavior and improve visitor impressions.
Deputies with assigned computers can benefit public safety, but tech has drawbacks. The department should embrace only the most useful aspects and preserve discretion. Decision time on deployment and training is crucial to avoid wasted resources while preserving the human element in critical police work.
Edward Keith Jr notes Shirley Abney long tenure at Aiken County DSS 33 years guiding regional adoptions in three counties. He lists her roles with AKA Sorority NAACP Cumbee Center church and community projects, highlighting retirement Feb 28 and devotion to Greater Good.
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