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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2003
Page
8
Rural schools face lean budgets with superintendents handling transportation and food service. Frank Vail of Lexington warns that raising class sizes or cutting positions hurts children. The eight rural districts plan a summer lawsuit over funding fairness, while officials report mixed signals as the Senate debates.
Gov Mark Sanford announced reforms to streamline the Division of Motor Vehicles with a web site offering driver record checks, points status, reinstatement fees payments, license renewals and ID card services. DMV offices will close May 28 for staff training and begin Saturday hours at six regional offices beginning June 7. The House approved a bill to make DMV a standalone cabinet agency with director appointments by the governor and Senate confirmation.
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee widened a bill to shield industries in South Carolina from tough county land use and pollution rules. The amendment covers all industries, with supporters insisting counties overreach, while opponents cite home rule. Also, Gov. Sanford vetoed a plan funding a law enforcement memorial citing budget priorities and directing funds to Public Safety and SLED.
Dear Abby column notes a neighborhood case of a single mom named Lauren drawing a married man, Dave, into favors and long calls. The letter writer contemplates separation while Dave resists, and Abby advises counseling and possible legal steps to protect the marriage.
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