Aiken Board Funds 3 Percent Pay Increase for Educators
The Aiken County Board of Education approves using district funds to provide a 3 percent raise for teachers and staff to offset higher health care costs, keeping the current millage rate and adopting a lower per pupil expenditure to cushion potential mid year cuts. The plan avoids layoffs seen in other districts while aligning with local taxpayer relief.
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Local Aiken Standard Staff List Shown for 2024
The Aiken Standard publishes its roster of newsroom and publishing personnel including Publisher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Managing Editor Timothy E OBriant Business Manager Ellen C Priest Circulation Di Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson. The staff presented reflects key roles across editorial, production and distribution.
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Washington interns sparks scandal with online diary
A 24 year old mail room clerk for Senator Mike DeWine is fired after posting a sex and money funded diary on the Internet. The diary and related media coverage reveal alleged payments from married men and involvement of political staffers.
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Outsourcing views mixed on development and trade
A reader argues outsourcing speeds growth in less developed countries by training workers and building industries, while acknowledging temporary downturns. The letter also thanks a Relay For Life volunteer and teams for returning a lost cell phone at Aiken High and supporting cancer efforts.
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The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor on issues of interest. Send to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email at swallace aikenstandard.com or fax to 803-648-6052.
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Change and choice shape a graduate's path at Erskine
A personal reflection on 1984 high school graduation in Sum merville and choosing Erskine College over The Citadel. The author recalls scholarship talks, financial aid, and a first journalism role in Public Relations, then notes evolving technology, the lifelong theme of change, and advice to continue learning. Kenneth Staley's upcoming Aiken High School graduation is mentioned alongside family ties and future plans at Aiken Technical College.
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