Lloyd-Kennedy Charter School under fire over ranking
The Aiken Standard and South Carolina Department of Education challenge NeighborhoodScout's claim that Lloyd-Kennedy Charter School ranks second worst in the nation. They note the site overstated enrollment and relies on dubious marketing metrics.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contacts Information
The Aiken Standard lists publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and department heads including Advertising Director Arthur Zappa News Director Timothy O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael Gibbons and Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson with contact emails.
Lloyd-Kennedy Charter School letter defends national ranking claim
Keisha Lloyd-Kennedy defends LKCS against Aiken Standard headline calling it second worst in the nation. She argues the school serves diverse learners, questions reliance on national tests, and cites discipline and arts achievements as evidence of success.
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Governor Sanford's stimulus stance urged as prudent fiscals
Readers urged the Aiken Standard to report Governor Sanford's March 10 letter detailing the long term impact of the 1.2 billion stimulus. The letter argues the funds raise the state budget, limit discretion, and should be used to reduce debt, praising Sanford for fiscal responsibility and urging coverage of his reasoning.
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Sanford steadfast on stimulus funds and fiscal responsibility
A reader defends Governor Sanford for accepting only part of the stimulus while refusing strings. The letter commends his stance on financial responsibility, criticizes bailout policies, and urges elected officials to justify actions to taxpayers. The writer supports governors resisting outside pressure and calls for accountability to future generations.
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Senior program cut ends cherished Aiken Area Council on Aging group
The three day a week two hour senior program is terminated due to budget constraints. Members from Aiken Croft House Trinity Lutheran Home Village Senior Apartments and nearby housing voiced sadness at the loss of social learning and friendship led by Judy Keit. The group included a 90 year old member and Mr Ferguson who relies on his wife to bring him to the meetings from 20 miles away amid his Alzheimer's condition.
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Alabama gunman spree mourners remember two victims
Reverend Mike Clarenson speaks to mourners as families of two of the 11 people killed in the Alabama shooting rampage honor loved ones. The April 24 mile long gunman spree ended when Michael McLendon was killed.
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