Editorial calls for action to lower South Carolina dropout rate
A letter urging solutions to the high school dropout problem in South Carolina calls for state action and collaboration between the General Assembly and the State Department of Education. It highlights promising local programs, argues money is not the only answer, and asks readers to share thoughts with the Aiken Standard.
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It Is 2008 And Time For A Change Editor's Note
Jeffrey B Wallace reflects on the 2008 New Year as a chance to break old habits. He urges readers to resist late night TV and extra retail spending, and to commit to exercise, reading, church attendance, and saving money in the new year.
Rex era school choice plan vs. failed ideology
South Carolina education reform debates mirror Glasnost and Perestroika as critics argue the Rex administration expands choice while preserving a state monopoly. They condemn limited options as lip service, demand genuine competition, and note SC’s poor graduation and test scores amid calls for broader parental choice led by Randy Page of South Carolinians for Responsible Government.
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Letter to the Editor on Christmas greetings and tolerance
A reader defends inclusive holiday greetings against protests by Christians who demand Christian observances. The author urges understanding and respect for citizens of all beliefs, invoking goodwill and Tiny Tim's blessing for universal kindness.
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Benazir Bhutto Assassination Sparks Pakistan Crisis
Letter writer compares Pakistan and Iraq, urges U S oversight changes. Criticizes Musharraf and Iraqi leaders, questions U S funding and support for political figures. Includes tribute to Burt Poston and lament for his passing in the Aiken community.
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Illegal immigrant in Charleston sues employer for work injury benefits
A Charleston case centers on an illegal immigrant who sued his employer for workers compensation after an eye injury. The employer claims fraud in documents and prior injury undisclosed. A judge ruled for the immigrant, but the article omits detention, prosecution, or deportation details, leaving key questions unanswered.
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