Experience in Aiken District Honors Retiring Educators
More than 100 retiring employees from the Aiken County School District were honored at a Tuesday dinner, celebrating nearly 3,000 years of combined education experience. The event recognized teachers, administrators and staff from almost every district school, noting their impact from kindergarten through high school calculus and the ongoing need to fill the coming year’s vacancies.
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Aiken County
Anonymous TalkBack Critic Calls for Ouster of Dr Bradley
A signed reader letter denounces anonymous posts as unfit for publication and accuses hospitals of hiring unqualified personnel by color. The writer urges removing Dr Bradley and threatens proof, prompting questions about accountability and journalistic standards.
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Joan Sundt Aken
NAACP and KKK Compared In Fierce Debate
A reader rejects equating the NAACP with the KKK noting the NAACP has conducted peaceful marches and boycotts while the KKK has a history of violence. The writer emphasizes differing legacies and calls for factual history to guide such statements.
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Appreciation for Schofield Middle School teachers
During Teacher Appreciation Week the PTO provided daily small treats for teachers at Schofield. Special thanks go to Jeanne Szymanski for organizing the in school work, to the parents who supplied snacks, and to Barbara Scott for opening her rose garden for fragrant blooms. Most importantly, gratitude is extended to the teachers for their excellent work.
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Schofield Middle School
Jeanne ‘Szymanski
Szymanski
Barbara Scott
Production staff listings at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard prints its internal team roles including Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Systems Manager J David Boyd. The attributions specify contact handles and roles within the newspaper operations.
Public libraries to stay core community hubs in digital era
Aiken Library adds wireless access and library leaders say technology enhances but does not replace the traditional role. They emphasize libraries as community commons serving all ages with print and digital resources, including downloadable audiobooks, kept side by side with ongoing use of printed materials.
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Aiken
Love Heals and Redeems in a Touching Gospel Column
A pastor argues that love powerfully heals body and soul, citing Mark 5 and the Fisher King legend. He contrasts numb routine with compassionate acts that “hug to life,” and recalls Zacchaeus and others as sacred spots where Christ’s presence transforms life.
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Sanford plan to suspend SC gasoline tax eyed as major relief
Gov. Mark Sanford proposes suspending the state gasoline tax, claiming the measure will save the average South Carolina family about 63 dollars. He frames the move as a make-it-or-break-it point for residents amid rising fuel costs and budget pressures.
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South Carolina
Gasoline tax cut eyed but bill looms for state
The Anderson Independent notes a proposed 16.5 cent per gallon tax cut for three months would cost about 134 million dollars to the state, with the burden shared by all taxpayers. The piece ridicules the political points behind the move and questions who pays the missing 134 million.
Lamb supported for House seat in District 81 race
Ray Vaughters of Aiken endorses Walter Lamb for South Carolina House District 81 in the June 13 special election. Vaughters criticizes incumbent Perry for backing billboard, TIF, and farming bills, citing loss of local control, environmental concerns, and perceived special-interest influence. He urges voters to choose Lamb over Perry, noting life-long local ties but calling for a change.
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Aiken
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No Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants Says Francis R. Gorman
Francis R. Gorman argues against amnesty for illegal immigrants and urges stricter enforcement. He proposes a fortified border wall and swift repatriation for those found entering or staying illegally, citing frustration with slow immigration laws and perceived lack of cooperation from Mexico. He emphasizes enforcing existing laws and placing responsibility on lawbreakers.
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Francis R. Gorman
Aiken
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