District weighs VTEL upgrade for distance learning
Aiken County School District will end BellSouth VTEL service on June 1 and faces a 210000 upgrade cost. E rate funds may cover about 60 percent, cutting the net cost and offsetting removal of a 65000 annual bill. Nine schools plus colleges use VTEL, with 15 courses saving 2.6 teaching positions. district aims to connect with universities and broaden offerings while pursuing savings and future growth.
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Bill Gallman
Gallman
A.L. Corbett
New Ellenton
Aiken Technical College
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Wagener-Salley
Aiken Camellia Show Highlights Colorful Entries
The 53rd annual Aiken Camellia Show drew 1,123 entries across Southeast. Ed Mann of Aiken won three blue ribbons with camellias including Mathouana and Blue Danube, while Nancy Ballew of Salley entered the rare Chrysantha. Co chair Lee Poe noted future popularity for Chrysantha, and Mann praised camellias as easy to grow. The Aiken Camellia Society meets monthly October through March at St John’s United Methodist Church. membership is $10. Erin Brooks can be reached at ebrooks at aikenstandard.com.
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Ebrooks
Aikenstandard.com
Rosenwald Schools Highlighted At Aiken Foundation Meet
Dr. Peter Ascoli discussed his grandfather Julius Rosenwald and his role in funding over 400 schools in South Carolina, with more in Aiken County. Local historians say several Rosenwald schools existed in the area and may total nearly 20, while a Rosenwald biography is set for spring publication.
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Historic Aiken Foundation
Aiken Community Playhouse
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Aiken County
Julius Rosenwald
American South
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William H. Baldwin
Rosenwald
Frank G. Roberson
Roberson
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
County Leaders Review Property Tax Restructure Proposals
Aiken County Council members and officials join other counties for South Carolina Association of Counties Lobby Days to learn the property tax restructuring plans. They discuss two proposal versions, potential impacts on services, bond ratings, and local business climate, with emphasis on Home Rule and border-area effects.
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South Carolina Association of Counties
Association of Counties
Columbia
Scott Singer
Chuck Smith
House
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