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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2008
Page
3
A reader warns against stealing Vote Yes signs in GVW. The message urges parental responsibility for children and supports curfew checks with justified reasons for late outings. The writer endorses corporal discipline, citing a department store incident where no one else spoke up.
A reader recalls losing a purse at Publix on Whiskey Road and finding it returned by an honest staff member. The note invites comments via the Talk Back hotline and email, with readers assured their names are not required.
The Aiken Standard lists delivery hours and a statewide contact line for information on mail and EZ Pay rates. It includes lottery numbers such as Palmetto Cash 5, Mega Match, and Fantasy 5, plus recent winning results and daily draws.
City planning director Ed Evans says homeowners in Aiken have no restrictions on cutting trees in their yards, unlike commercial or multifamily properties that require approval. Trees in streets and alleys cannot be cut without approval, and the Design Review Board can place a tree under protection if needed.
Atker County Board of Education moves to trim 30 computer labs and 40 special ed aide posts, close a middle school at Camp Long, and suspend step increases to offset a nearly $52 million shortfall. A 5.2 mill tax rise shifts burden to businesses and rentals, not homeowners, with attrition hoped to cover many eliminations.
The board rejected a 3.85 percent local-supplement raise for teachers, granting only the 3.85 percent to non-certified staff. Bradley warned of worsening anger and vacancies, while Fleming urged legislative talks as economic strain hits districts statewide. The community must understand the facts to protect student needs.
In Aiken County, a mother of four aired anger at a board meeting over not being notified when registered sex offenders enroll in public schools. The district cites federal and state privacy laws and notes offenders may return to schooling after DJJ or court actions. Community members urge stronger monitoring and wider public access to offender information.
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