State Upset Over Proposed Tax Cuts and Local News Roundup
Readers urge lawmakers to oppose Gov. Sanford's tax cut plan reducing the income tax cap from 7 to 4.75 percent for earnings over 100000, arguing it favors the rich amid a prior budget crisis. The letter mix includes praise for EMS heroes, education funding concerns, and a call for a new mall away from Whiskey Road.
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Tenenbaum Visits Byrd After Graniteville Tragedy
State Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum and other officials visited Leavelle McCampbell Middle and Byrd Elementary in Graniteville after the train wreck and chlorine leak. She met Principal Rosie Berry and read to kindergartners as schools reopened, emphasizing safety and community support while criticizing voucher plans and supporting public education.
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Byrd Elementary 4 K earns national early education accreditation
Byrd Elementary School 4 K teacher Jan Bromley and Phyllis Eubanks lead 40 students in a program that has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The recognition marks the first in Aiken County and follows prior success at USC Aiken.
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Second public input meeting on Aiken schools set
Aiken County parents and residents are invited to a second public input session at South Aiken High School on Monday February 7 at 6 p m. The district seeks comments for a two month strategic planning process and will break into small groups to discuss improvements including lower student teacher ratios and salary retention.
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SEIL Organizes to Guide African American Youth
Seven men form SEIL Success through Education Inspiration and Leadership to improve life quality for local African American youth. Co founder Howard Jean says the group, made of recent graduates and students, plans conferences outreach programs and scholarships and will take youths on college tours. Founders include Howard R. Jean Hayward R. Jean Travis Johnson L J Brown Tremell Brown Carlos Cato and Bruce Hickson. For more information call 803 507 0901.
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