Honeymoon period in South Carolina House as Haley acts fast
Editorial notes Nikki Haley's first day as governor with quick moves on a roll call bill and Cabinet confirmations. It warns of a looming 829 million budget shortfall and urges cooperation while weighing cuts to pay for state needs and energy, port, and privatization strategies. It calls for energy research and sustained state health.
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Comment on SC tax cuts and Haley funding sources
A reader argues SC cannot afford tax cuts while insolvent and questions Haley's finances. The post notes Calvin Haley's event was funded by private donations with sponsors BlueCross BlueShield Boeing Duke Energy and SCANA, asking whose interests will prevail: the state or insurers.
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Aiken Standard Staff Roles Listed For Publication
The Aiken Standard announces its editorial and production staff including Publisher and Editor Scott B. Hunter Executive Editor Timothy E O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Business Manager Terri Cheek with additional staff members listed for editing and classified advertising.
First Tee of Aiken Reflects on 2010 Growth
The First Tee of Aiken marks a successful first year with 500+ youth enrolled in after school and Saturday programs, 9 300 students reached through the National School Program in 15 elementary schools, and strong volunteer leadership. Executive Director Elizabeth S. Smith thanks volunteers, families, and supporters as plans for 2011 unfold.
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Elizabeth S. Smith
Memorial service honors lives lost in Giffords shooting
President Obama spoke at a Tucson memorial service for those killed in the Gabrielle Giffords shooting. Sarah Palin faced criticism for using the term blood libel in defending actions after the incident. A separate note recalls a snowstorm inspired snowball fight organized by Scott Collins via social media.
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Tucson
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Gabrielle Giffords
Alaska
Sarah Palin
Scott Collins
Facebook
Charity and government programs in aiding those in need
Jet Beckum Aiken argues two paths for aid charity and government programs both essential but charity is voluntary and unpredictable while government programs offer predictable funds public accountability and better coordination with resources. He cites a TV anchor urging civil discourse after a tragedy in Arizona and questions whether decorum or duel like disputes better reflect the Founding Fathers era.
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Arizona
Ideas to Improve Aiken Schools
The proposal critiques discipline by older students with jail time and cites parental absence as a factor. It suggests extra prorated pay on MLK birthday to aid teachers, student duties like flag raising and cleaning, free lunch for taxpayers' kids and staff, and year round operation with less emphasis on sports and more on mind games.
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Martin Luther King
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