Lawmakers urged to invest surplus without new spending
South Carolina lawmakers face a $400 million budget surplus amid calls to invest wisely rather than fund new ventures. Governor Nikki Haley favors paying debt, tax relief, or road and bridge funding, while the Senate already earmarked one-time uses like bonuses, ice storm cleanup, and road resurfacing, risking delayed obligations to local governments and schools.
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Open public sessions weigh in on Aiken County superintendent search
Open public input sessions are scheduled today and June 1 to gather resident views on the qualities for a new Aiken County school superintendent. Sessions run at seven venues across Area 1 through Area 5, plus online comments deadline Monday, with the district inviting broad community participation to guide the search and align goals with public expectations.
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North Augusta
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Congress must block logging of phone calls
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson argues the House passage of the USA Freedom Act marks progress toward ending bulk NSA phone record collection. He urges full reform or termination, condemns secrecy and broad surveillance, and cites Snowden revelations and court overreach.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must stay under 500 words and may be edited for length and taste. Anonymous or organizer linked submissions are not published.
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