Talkback readers urge thrift and school uniforms in Aiken
A letter urges cutting government waste and debt while pushing to divert funds to schools. It criticizes additional taxes, favors voter input on spending, questions gym expansion over malls, notes high per child spending yet low ranking, and calls for school uniform dress standards.
Correction notice on regatta coverage at Langley Pond
The Aiken Standard corrects an error in Sundays page 1A story Regatta draws rowers Langley Pond hosts Southeast Championship. Jim Buckalew is the Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism special projects coordinator. Call Melissa Hanna to report corrections.
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Aiken Board of Education Eyes One Cent Tax Referendum
Aiken County Board of Education moves toward a November referendum on a one cent sales tax to fund new school construction. By August 15 they must submit ballot wording and revenue allocations to the Elections office. If approved, funds could rebuild Aiken High and North Augusta High within ten years.
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Board of Education nudges referendum after past bond setback
Aiken County Board members voice renewed confidence in a penny sales tax referendum to fund school facilities. They acknowledge past voter resistance and emphasize individual advocacy on their own time to inform the public and gain support for the package. Board members Liner and Green urge broader civic involvement.
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Bulldog Night Out Planned by Augusta State Chapter
The Greater Augusta Chapter of South Carolina State University schedules Bulldog Night Out on June 30 at Julian Smith Casino Augusta. The program targets middle and high school students with admission $5 for students and $10 for adults. Contact Rosa Ishmal Jacqueline Young or James Quarles for details.
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Hitchcock Woods Foundation names new executive director
Dorothy Bryan-Kanda is named executive director of the Hitchcock Woods Foundation after an interim role addressing February storm damage. She reorganized the Woods annual fundraiser into a community effort, increasing donations while volunteers were unavailable. Bryan-Kanda, a Statesville native, holds an environmental science degree from the University of Colorado and a nonprofit management certificate from Duke.
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Radio Relay League Hosts Field Day in Augusta
The Augusta section of the American Radio Relay League invites the public to Blythery Hall 294 Church St for a 24 hour Field Day. Activities start 2 p m Saturday and run to 2 p m Sunday as ham radio operators nationwide and worldwide contact peers during concurrent exercises.
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