Hiring a school superintendent should be based on merit not sex
Community members at a meeting urged a male superintendent to provide male role models for children from single mother homes. The letter argues against sex discrimination, notes girls also need role models, and insists the best-qualified candidate should get the job regardless of gender. A separate note asks for affordable senior dental care in Aiken and mentions trailers traveling without SC tags.
Trailer Tag Talk Sparks County Debate in Aiken
A reader urges South Carolina to require all trailers be registered with permanent tags, arguing against a broad tax on movement while criticizing enforcement. The letter also calls for security cameras on Cooley Street to curb drug dealing. The writer questions notions of volunteer work for official duties and service costs.
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Customer service commendation for Regions Bank staff
A reader thanks Jan Kirkland of Regions Bank on Whiskey Road for helping their elderly mother. Kirkland brought out papers to the car so the signature could be witnessed, highlighting excellent customer service. The letter invites readers to use the TalkBack hotline or email to share comments with the Aiken Standard.
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Salley to Celebrate Chitlin Strut Day in South Carolina
The South Carolina House passed a resolution declaring a Chitlin Strut Day to honor Salley and its 50th anniversary event on November 28. Intro by Rep. Bill Taylor highlights small town pride and festival efforts since 1966, with proceeds aiding local taxes and utilities. Charnita Mack notes.
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Virtual reality training aids SRS workers at Savannah River Lab
Savannah River National Laboratory uses 3-D virtual reality to train nuclear workers. Engineers like John Bobbitt compare the system to flight simulators, enabling practice in a safe, cost effective, adjustable environment.
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Welding students win big at state competition
Six Aiken Technical College welding students placed at the 33rd Welding Skills Competition hosted by Tri-County Technical College in Spartanburg. ATC entrants dominated, with Gabriel Uvaille taking first in structural plate welding and Sharaz Hanif and Michael Atkins earning second in structural and aluminum categories respectively.
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