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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2015
Page
3
The editorial questions the hospitality tax as a 1 percent levy on prepared foods and argues it may deter business investment. It criticizes government spending, praises Volvo’s SC investment, notes BMW day trip, and urges residents to consider broader fiscal impacts while inviting reader input.
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions awarded 15 high school seniors, all children of SANS employees, $3,000 scholarships chosen blind for academic achievement and extra curricular service. Winners include Mikaela and Jessica Schifer of South Aiken High and several Aiken County and Augusta students. Since 2009 SRNS has given $315,000 in scholarships.
The article notes South Carolina fathers Bryan Ashe Charles Bowman Calvin Clamp Edward Ketusky Tom Nance Milton Rogers Lee Schifer and Kevin Stoner who work at SANS and support their children. The Schifer twins are active in academics and other activities. Senior writer Rob Novit covers education for the Aiken Standard.
Kennedy Middle School students joined French peers from Chukker Creek Elementary and South Aiken High for a grass picnic as part of the MSF AREVA French School exchange. The event, organized by Franck Senecal, highlighted immersion in language and culture with French foods and conversation, underscoring the district cooperation and student enthusiasm.
The teenage singers of Belles Canto perform Listen-Reflections and Connections in Song at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church 224 Barnwell Ave NW. The free concert with a goodwill offering supports Belles Canto and the church. The program features Debussy Rutter Sting James Taylor and Ingrid Michaelson.
Aiken County will receive about 1.6 million dollars as part of a 7 billion dollar 2015-16 budget amendment approved by the South Carolina Senate last week. The measure includes a 4 million dollar state match for ice storm costs to 22 local governments, tied to the February 2014 Winter Storm Pax. Aiken County's share is about 1.6 million, the City of Aiken about 100 thousand, and North Augusta about 38 thousand. FEMA reimbursement stands at about 26 million of an expected 27 million. The House will vote on the budget before it reaches Governor Nikki Haley for signature.
The Aiken for Comfort Nar-Anon Family group will meet on Tuesdays in room 119 at St John’s United Methodist Church located at 104 Newberry St N.W. from 6 30 to 7 30 p.m. For more information visit nar-anon.org or call the local group.
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