Aiken residents urge council push for North End development
Readers criticize local government for limiting growth and promoting projects in the Southside. They call for a five lane road expansion to support the new medical center and allege ARMC opposes University in Aiken. They urge the city to redevelop traffic corridors and broaden opportunities, while inviting comments via TalkBack.
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District Considers Deep Cuts Amid Budget Shortfall
Aiken County School District faces a potential 12.2 million deficit for 2009 prompting planned cuts including positions and programs. Proposals target athletics, band, and non required activities while assessing a three student per elementary and two per middle high school ratio increase to save nearly 5 million. Additional savings target energy, bonuses, travel cuts, and supply budgets.
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Board outlines priorities after budget session in Aiken
Aiken County Board of Education held a roundtable after a budget session to set future priorities including facilities studies discipline policies and educational improvements. Exec director Diane Mangiante led the facilitation and chair Dr Christine Harkins warned of about 22 million in two years while stressing a forward vision amid budget constraints. Retired teacher Ingrid Kupprat noted concerns over potential sacrifices for high paid administrators and rising student teacher ratios as a temporary but needed measure.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Information
Reader submissions are encouraged and editorial contacts are listed for tips. Delivery questions and re delivery options are provided with hours and phone numbers, including late year schedule notes and EZ Pay rates.
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Brown Estate Settlement Talks Stall Over Tax and Heir Questions
Questioning Judge Dover Early, lawyers clash on tax implications and validity of heir claims in James Brown estate. Settlement would fund the James Brown I Feel Good trust with 50 percent, spouses’ share 25 percent, heirs 25 percent, but potential estate taxes and Hynie's status could shrink the trust and provoke further litigation.
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Retreat Gathers Support for Galaxy Youth Center Plan
Aiken City Council discussed the Galaxy Activity Center at the Horizons retreat proposing a teen hub with a bank coffee shop restaurant computer lab and broadcast center. The plan mirrors Fusion Warehouse in Anderson with public support funding potential from the local option sales tax and nonprofit status aiding grants.
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Lottery results from Friday and Georgia drawing summaries
Friday and Georgia Lottery outcomes list Midday and Evening Pick 3 and Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5, Mega Match 6 numbers with Mega Millions and note Fantasy 5 numbers unavailable at presstime. Includes official draw numbers and multipliers for Palmetto Cash 5.
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