Smokers Should Smoke at Home, Says Local Letter
Sheila Wagner argues that smoking bans improve health and insurance, comparing New York and Northern states to South Carolina. She urges smokers to stay home to protect non smokers and children, noting frustration with smoke around grandchildren.
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South Carolina
Public comment on Aiken County court roll call and meetings
Readers critique monthly court roll calls as unnecessary and wasteful arguing mistrials and work time. They call for well publicized town halls and note low attendance at the January 4 Legislative Delegation meeting. They suggest lawmakers engage citizens and invite public input.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Ten Aiken teachers earn National Board Certification
Ten Aiken County teachers have earned National Board Certification, including Aiken Middle School gifted program teacher Margaret Fussell. The credential is highly regarded and comes with a $7,500 annual incentive for 10 years. Dr Cecilia Davidson notes she supported the initiative and coordinated video recordings of teaching demonstrations.
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Aiken
Margaret Fussell
Fussell
Aiken County
S.C
Cecilia Davidson
National Board
North Augusta
Davidson
Rob Novit
Timothy Bealing
Tyler Peake
Ten National Board certified teachers named in South Carolina
Billie Cansier at North Augusta High School and nine others including Sarah Elvis of Aiken Elementary and Margaret Fussell of Aiken Middle School are recognized as National Board Certified. State Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum notes the achievement surpasses ten percent of SC teachers. Busbee Principal John Mills cites three new certified staff from his school and Fussell highlights long term growth and adaptability for diverse learners.
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Billie Cansier
North Augusta
Sarah Elvis
Aiken
Sarah Emerling
Busbee
Margaret Fussell
Mary Kaplan
Bonnie Journey
Lori Secrist
Barbara Simonson
Kennedy Middle
Kim Skipper
South Aiken
Jennifer Watkins
Inez Tenenbaum
South Carolina
Subdivision plan creates friction in Aiken
An Aiken City Council member accuses developer William Gingrey of duping the city by buying land off Pine Log Road and proposing a 25‑lot subdivision on 12.6 acres on Douglas Drive. The Planning Commission backed rezoning and a concept plan amid questions about sale publicity and promised green space.
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Pine Log Road
City Council
Jane Vaughters
Vaughters
Planning Commission
Gingrey
Douglas Drive
Teresa Spencer
Don Swindler
Commission
Aiken County
Ed Woltz
City Utilities
Whiskey Road
Owens Street
Town Creek Road
Seven Oaks Drive
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Aiken County school board clash over dual employment policy
Aiken County School Board members argued over a staff report on a proposed policy to allow dual duty employees who drive buses to hold another part time school job. New member Wesley Hightower challenged the presentation and questioned prior discussions.
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Aiken County School Board
Wesley Hightower
Bill Burkhalter
Hightower
Linda Eldridge
Bill Gallman
Burkhalter
Eldridge
Christine Sanders
Rosemary English
Aiken Standard Subscription and Delivery Details
Information on delivery times costs and policies for the Aiken Standard including mail rates, weekend schedules, re delivery hours and cancellation rules. Addresses and contact details for the publisher and newsroom are provided along with payment guidance and carrier approval notes.
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Aiken
City of Character Emphasizes Enthusiasm for January
A local notice proclaims January as the month of Enthusiasm in Aiken. Lottery results are listed: Cash 3 Midday 2 8 2, Cash 4 Midday 2 7 2 6, Cash 3 Evening 8 0 3, Cash 4 Evening 1 2 7 2, Fantasy 5 15 4 35 12 29, Mega Millions 54 11 7 38 26 Mega Ball 13.
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