Educators blamed for budget woes amid SC education cuts
Editorial blasts legislators for failing to grasp education funding impact as South Carolina faces deep cuts. It cites 2 cent sales tax proposals by Tommy Moore and criticism of lawmakers prioritizing economic talk over K-12 and health care. The Times highlights 1996 per pupil spending in context. It notes Sen. Glenn McConnell and Senate Leader Hugh Leatherman arguing over budget strategy amid potential investor concerns.
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Aiken Standard Masthead and Editorial Team
The document lists the Aiken Standard staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Systems Manager J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson. This snapshot names key newsroom and production roles within the organization.
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All-White Prom Sparks Georgia School Controversy
A 17-year-old Black student at Taylor High in Butler Georgia reflects on an off campus all-white junior prom. Officials avoid comment while Governor Perdue’s office expresses disappointment. The piece condemns segregated events and urges public officials to speak out against injustice.
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Bush Hoover parallels meet a changing electorate
The piece critiques Democratic arguments that Bush’s early presidency mirrors Hoover's Depression era crisis. It cites Gallup polls showing mixed public views of the economy, noting higher job sentiment now than 1991, and argues that current talking points must adapt to contemporary voters and data. It emphasizes the volatility of polls as election time nears and cautions against outdated comparisons.
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Keep GT In Public Schools A Fourth Grade Letter
A fourth grade GT student explains why the gifted and talented program should continue daily. She argues GT meets needs with small class size, higher level learning, teacher time, and engaging projects, while noting funding concerns and a desire for daily rather than weekly sessions. She ends with pride in GT and a plea to keep it as is.
Seat belt debate fuels clash over safety and rights
A heated discussion questions the value of seat belts as South Carolina lawmakers pass enforcement measures. Critics argue statistics and fate govern life and death, while supporters cite safety gains. One witness claims belts saved her life, though others dispute the belt’s role.
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Letters to the Editor policy at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard outlines how letters to the editor should be submitted with a signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Editors may edit and condense letters and limit to one letter every 30 days to ensure wider viewpoints.
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