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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 2008
Page
3
Aiken County residents question spending millions on a new county complex, arguing renovation of the current site is cheaper and the location near the courthouse should be reconsidered. The letter cites taxpayer concerns and questions the value of a distant new facility.
A reader comment argues gas prices and the economy deserve attention while urging cigarette tax increases to fund children's medical insurance. The letter asks others to share input via TalkBack and email, noting names need not be published.
The Curiosity Shop hosts a Sunday 3 p.m. poetry reading on Richland Avenue featuring co editor Stephen Gardner and poets Starkey Flythe Jr Farley Briggs Joan Fishbein Maurine Meleck Robert Parham and Laurel stossom. Advance copies will be available for purchase.
Julie Shade with cerebral palsy credits scholarships for reducing school stress and enabling focus at Aiken Technical College. The Benefactor and Recipient Breakfast highlighted 115 scholarship recipients, Bridgestone and nine other sponsors supporting technical scholars and jobs for students.
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South Carolina Superintendent of Education Jim Rex will meet in Aiken on January 31 and February 1 to discuss his education reform agenda. A town hall at South Aiken High School will outline proposals and gather public input, followed by a session with the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce at Houndslake Country Club.
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