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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2014
Page
3
A reader attacks South Carolina as the dirtiest state and links the remark to a Republican states rights stance. The caller questions constitutional legitimacy of such labeling and cites ongoing political rhetoric.
A letter argues the Keystone Pipeline will not lower U.S. gasoline prices and will move Canadian oil to the Gulf Coast and Asia, risking the Ogallala Aquifer. It claims no economic or energy independence benefits for the United States and invites comments via TalkBack.
The Aiken Standard corrects Rosie Berry’s responses in the Sunday story on improving roads and bridges. Berry supports toll road financing with temporary tolls, a five year gradual sales tax increase, and rejects an expanded gas tax while noting economy dependent adjustments.
The Aiken County Board of Education invites residents to comment at a special meeting today at 6 p.m. at the School District office 1000 Brookhaven Drive. A tentative budget was approved last month and the final budget will be voted on Tuesday June 24.
The Aiken School District approves 17.6 million for new construction and maintenance. Carry over funds allow increases for classified staff and a pay step raise. Two ESOL teachers are added as Aiken High opens a freshman academy to ease ninth to tenth grade transition.
Debo rah A. McCollum, 52, identified by the Aiken County Coroner as the woman killed in an officer involved shooting in Aiken on Monday morning. Deputy Christopher Salley discharged his weapon after McCollum brandished a handgun at the front door. SLED will continue the investigation per protocol.
Aiken County Council plans a budget work session focusing on employee salaries with Sheriff Hunt seeking a 20 percent across the board raise via a millage shift for law enforcement. Administrator Killian notes no recommendation to raise millage. session follows a 7 p.m. council meeting at the Aiken County Government Center.
A County Council meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers located at 1930 University Parkway. Citizens are invited to attend and participate in the public session.
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