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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 2014
Page
3
A letter to the editor from a native resident criticizes outsiders on the County Council and questions why the Chamber of Commerce is meddling in the school system. The writer urges local people who know Aiken County needs and wants to lead.
A critic argues that extending unemployment benefits invites systemic abuse and urges opposition to any extension while proponents push for continued aid to unemployed workers. The remark highlights policy tension between eligibility rules and economic relief.
A broad consensus supports placing MOX on cold standby as a strategic measure. Proponents argue it provides readiness while avoiding full deployment.
A resident blasts local Democrats for neglecting Croft Avenue and Alder man, noting a large pothole remains open despite others being filled. He cites 15 unrepaired holes and accuses officials of vote-driven action only during campaigns.
A reader praises the horse statue in USC Aiken’s fountain as beautiful and requests more photos of the artwork.
Readers urge community action to tackle excessive litter in Aiken County and call for responsibility. An incident involving a man in a black truck backing from a handicapped spot and a pedestrian walkway is mentioned with awareness of danger.
Residents question why Jefferson Middle School Langley Bath Clearwater and other older buildings are not treated like Aiken High which the district labels 60 years old while receiving more funding. They argue the School Board neglects upkeep and note reports by Rebecca Winans in Mature Times on mulching debris. They suggest on site chipping may save fuel versus multiple trips to staging areas and landfills.
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Byrd Elementary School second graders learn about Mexico and other countries during an International Day prep lesson led by USC Aiken student teachers and Byrd staff. The session features a sombrero display, map activity, and a samba dance as students meet peers from the Philippines, Australia, and England.
Aiken residents attended an SRS information session covering nonproliferation work with Ukraine, waste management projects, and the Savannah River National Laboratory. Speakers highlighted liquid waste treatment, tank cleanouts, and shipments to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, which remains paused after radiation exposure.
The South Carolina Senate gave third reading to a bill allowing a penny sales tax referendum in Aiken County. If approved and signed, voters would decide whether to raise the sales tax from 7 to 8 cents to fund major school facilities at Aiken High and North Augusta High. The bill heads to the House Ways and Means Committee with hopes for a May House vote.
The Aiken County School Board votes to hold May 26 as a makeup day after an February ice storm disrupted plans. State lawmakers offered one day relief, but three makeup days were required, with two in service days returning students March 7 and 21.
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