Aiken area debris cleanup plea and theatre praise in letter
A reader calls for cleanup of Aiken estates and roads off Two Notch and nearby neighborhoods. The letter praises The Last Mulligan, credits Jim Moore, and criticizes SRS contractor reliability. It also suggests a wood chipper truck, mulch use, and argues FEMA represents big government overreach.
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Power restoration praise sparks TalkBack clash in Aiken
A TalkBack reader from Aiken claimed President Obama caused the quick power repair. Critics call the assertion unfounded and offensive, noting local and visiting line crews restored service through hard work.
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Aiken
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Comment Line Open to Readers at Aiken Standard
Readers can call the TalkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com to leave messages. Names need not be given and comments may be edited for space and content.
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Teacher accused in heated classroom confrontation at Aiken High
An Aiken High School teacher, 43, allegedly argued with a 16 year old student at about 9 am Tuesday. The teacher reportedly slapped the student’s backpack, then pushed him and called him an idiot, prompting a disciplinary notice.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
Teacher Denies Alleged Slugging In Class Showdown
Aiken County parents declined a criminal investigation after a classroom incident in which a teacher allegedly said Yo momma and engaged in physical contact with a student. A school resource officer questioned nine students and described a verbal exchange and possible shoulder bump or push but no discipline was reported. The district says it followed standard procedures.
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Aiken County
Burkhalter
Tech Fest spotlights classroom technology at Aiken High
Aiken County School District hosts a Tech Fest at Aiken High School highlighting Baby Flips by J D Lever Elementary teachers Becky Hare and Phyllis Jones. The program teaches information delivery via websites and pre recorded videos to empower active problem solving and small group tutoring.
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Becky Hare
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Student with ACT 36 highlights test choice in South Airien
Payton Carter, a South Airien School sophomore, earned a perfect 36 on the ACT, illustrating growing interest in the test alongside SAT changes. Education officials note ACT and SAT are converging with common core alignment and the SAT dropping its essay requirement as optional. Carter emphasizes math and science focus, while guidance counselors advocate taking both tests for options.
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