Views on the DMV woes and proposed fixes in South Carolina
A state task force finds the South Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles a mess due to high employee turnover and a faulty computer system. Recommendations include direct governor oversight, performance-based rewards, online services, county handling of sticker renewals, and a plan to fix and stabilize the computer system. The Sun News notes the urgency given the DMV’s daily contact with residents.
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State Division of Motor Vehicles
South Carolina
Mark Sanford
Politcians
DMV
Sanford
The
Myrtle Beach
Sun News
Local Newspaper Staff Roll Call In Aiken
The Aiken Standard lists key staff including Scott B. Hunter and Jeffrey B. Wallace as advertising directors, Art Zappa as business manager, Ellen C. Priest as managing editor, Timothy E. O Briant as production director, Phillip Yates as systems manager and J David Boyd in production roles.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Scot Newcom
J. David Boyd
Critique of Megan’s Law Failures On Paroled Offenders
The Ironton Tribune critiques Megan’s Law since 1996 noting flaws in enforcement after the 1994 Megan Kanka case. It argues convicted sex offenders often fail to report, move unseen, and evade law enforcement despite requirements. The piece questions the assumption offenders will comply.
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Megan Kanka
New Jersey
Bitter heat and cold feelings in South Carolina weather piece
A personal column venting about cold weather and its annoyances in South Carolina. The writer hates layering, notes bone chilling lows, yet finds humor in rare snow and the brief winter spell. Forecasts promise a 60 degree high returning soon.
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South
Aike
No Child Left Behind criticized as impractical for schools
The assistant superintendent of the Aiken County School District argues against No Child Left Behind, saying it pressures schools to boost all students to a uniform proficiency by 2014. He cites variations in student ability, testing fairness across states, funding gaps, and the need to consider English learners and resource limits.
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Doris
Ashley Nicole
Laura Michelle
Ashley
Pain College
Lauren
Midland Valley High School
Juren
Legation
Department of Education
US Department of Education
Aiken County
South Carolina
New York
Fordham Foundation
US Secretary of Education
Center of Education Policy
Aiken
Division of Instructional Services
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Scott B. Hunter
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Ironton
Ohio
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Department of Transportation
Frank G. Roberson
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