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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2017
Page
11
Publisher Rhonda Overby and Executive Editor Michael Smith lead the Aiken Standard with Holly Kemp as News Editor. The issue features a thought of the day by Viscountess Astor, an influential American-born English politician born in 1879.
The South Carolina editorials praise Governor Henry McMaster for vetoing 41 items from the budget, oppose removing the CHE oversight, and criticize using lottery funds for school buses. They note Haley’s past vetoes, defend scholarships, and argue for lottery money remaining tied to scholarships and oversight.
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Susan Selden recounts the National Network to End Domestic Violence census showing 73 000 adults and children served in one day while 12 000 requests went unmet statewide. South Carolina agencies reported 357 adults and 181 children aided. 177 hotline calls answered. 257 people sheltered. 44 unmet needs. Advocacy Days in Washington urged FVPSA VOCA and VAWA funding to close gaps and sustain shelters crisis lines and counseling.
A letter debates the Renaissance project, questioning the speed, funding, and planned downtown redevelopment in Aiken. The writer warns of demolitions, increased rents, and disruption, urging residents to scrutinize officials and the plan. A second letter endorses Andrew Siders for Aiken County Council chairman, praising his business background and community involvement.
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