Readers lash at costs and contradictions in CSRA opinions
The letter page voices mixed values over Bill Cosby, Obama and local issues. It praises Rep Bil Taylor for urging DOT to add a stop ahead sign on Coleman Bridge Road before mile 302, warns about careless K nine incidents, questions mega farm water use, laments cancellations of community events, and urges readers to call or email the TalkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 with brief, publishable comments.
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Correction on Mock Trial names at Aiken High School
The Aiken Standard corrects errors from the Monday page 3A Mock Trial report. Judah Londo is an Aiken High School senior and was misidentified. the photo caption swapped Londo and Madison Whetstone. The paper apologizes and invites readers to report factual errors to Melissa Hanna.
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Robocalls Spread False Ethics Reform Gun Claims
Aiken County residents received robocalls Sunday falsely accusing Sen. Tom Young of backing a gun registration provision in Senate Bill No. 1, the 2015 Ethics Reform Act. Young called the claim untrue, noting the bill strengthens ethics laws and does not address gun registration. Senate Republicans weigh whether an out of state gun rights group orchestrated the calls to pressure lawmakers.
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Ethics bill battle stirs South Carolina lawmakers
Massey and Young urge readers to share feedback as ethics legislation falters in the Senate. Gov. Nikki Haley condemns self investigation by legislators and vows a veto unless true independent probes are created. An effort to revive the ethics bill is planned this week.
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Rabies control study tests baiting in wildlife near SRS
Researchers from Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and officials from USDA and Purdue University test aerial rabies baiting and placebo bait in eight forested tracts to curb westward rabies spread in raccoons. After two weeks, bait uptake declined with models, indicating repeated distribution is needed to raise immunity. Derrek Asberry, Aiken Standard, covers the story.
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Aiken Delegation Hears County Funding Concerns
Aiken County officials and the Aiken Legislative Delegation met Monday to discuss funding gaps since the Local Government Fund suspension. County Administrator Clay Killian cited about 14 million dollars behind. bills H 3374 and H 3429 seek partial and full funding timelines. The panel also weighed proposed road transfer bills H 3579 and the definition of mandates affecting costs to local governments.
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