Just pass on by the fireworks
An unsigned editorial urges readers to skip fireworks this Fourth of July due to fire risks and injuries. It notes strict city rules in Aiken and broader county allowances nearby, cites a National Safe Kids Campaign estimate of 5,000 annual injuries to children under 14, and argues abstaining is the safest way to celebrate America’s birthday.
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Tenenbaum era was good for South Carolina schools
In her final State of the Schools address Inez Tenenbaum reflects on eight years as education superintendent. She notes solid, steady progress despite lagging SAT scores and graduation rates, acknowledges needed work, and urges priorities for the future while praising improvements.
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What’s your view on space exploration and the shuttle
Readers are invited to email their views on whether the space program, and in particular the shuttle, is a waste of money or a vital area for exploration and growth as delays continue for the launch.
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Anniversary Pain and Calls for Accountability After Hit and Run
Kathy Brewer of Aiken shares a heartfelt letter marking an anniversary of her son’s hit and run on Reynolds Pond Road. She recalls the accident, his hospitalization, and the family’s trauma while urging responsible choices and urging readers to come forward if they know who was behind the wheel. The writer emphasizes the lasting emotional scars and urges sobriety to prevent similar tragedies.
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Kathy Brewer
Aiken
Graniteville calls for sustained care after disaster response
The Graniteville editorial laments long term care gaps for chlorine spill victims. It cites state and local efforts, DHEC funded health screenings, and questions funding priorities including police car grants versus aid for affected residents.
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Education column argues graduation data misleads state future
A reader criticizes Education Week and Miami Herald summaries of graduation rates, focusing on No Child Left Behind criteria, Florida and South Carolina benchmarks, and the need for inclusive diploma definitions and better funding. The letter urges alternative diplomas, expanded vocational programs, and accountability that reflects true student outcomes.
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