South Carolina views tax system limits local funding
The State argues that heavy reliance on property taxes for fire police jail and courts strains city and county finances. It notes public anger at tax increases and the chilling effect on job growth while urging lawmakers to provide a wider menu of local revenue options and citing proposals by Rep Rick Quinn and Rep Vincent Sheheen.
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LIFE Scholarships Retained By More Students Amid Tuition Pressures
The Greenville News reports more students keep LIFE state funded scholarships but flaws remain. Widespread tuition increases strain public colleges facing funding cuts and higher costs. Scholarships shift focus from family income and may subtly affect student performance and course choices.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists staff roles and emails for the Aiken Standard including publisher Scott B Hunter editor Jeffrey Wallace Arthur Zappa Ellen Priest Timothy O Briant production Phillip Yates circulation Scot Newcom systems manager J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson in a partial staff listing.
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Bush shifts positions to blunt political risk in 2000s campaign
The administration pursues cosmetic and practical policy tweaks to lessen vulnerability in a tight race. Initiatives target Iran Iraq North Korea immigration and the deficit with aims to ease criticism while avoiding full reversals. Ashcroft steps aside from the Novak leak probe to soften White House exposure.
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John Ashcroft
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Public schools essential for our state
A South Carolina commentator defends public education funding, noting long family ties to local schools and criticizing budget plans that would cap funding or introduce private school tax credits. The piece argues schools drive literacy, warn against vouchers, and urge lawmakers to uphold the state’s公lic education obligations.
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Schofield Middle School
Mark Sanford
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Cow brains spark fear and curiosity at San Jose taco stand
At Imperio Tacos Aji Carbon in East San Jose a plate of sesos sits unused as fear of mad cow disease grows across North America. The writer notes government bans on brains from older cows and a lingering appetite among some customers and a local connoisseur, then leaves without eating.
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Lourdes Castro
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Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor from readers
The Aiken Standard seeks reader opinions on community matters. Letters should be brief and include the writer’s signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Submissions are subject to editing and condensing with a limit of one letter per writer every 30 days.
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