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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2015
Page
3
The AikenStandard notes a long standing claim of zero growth in Aiken, while observers see positive growth as officials seek to raise property taxes. The piece links the growth debate to proposed tax increases and local fiscal policy.
Readers grouse about gas prices and political change while urging a strong two party system in South Carolina. They complain taxes rise without road trimming, call for Langley Dam drainage, praise a benefit for Graniteville High School alumni, and question pickleball noise at Reserve Club.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for misspelling SSG Willie J Harley Jr. who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010. The paper commits to accurate reporting for Aiken County and beyond and invites readers to report factual errors by calling 803-644-2364 or emailing editorial.
Kindergarten students at East Aiken Elementary School of the Arts performed a year end program titled Get Funky. Teachers like Vicky Thompson highlighted the music based lesson and sign language alphabet routine. Parents praised the students progress, with Kyson McLeod and Madison Mundy cited as examples of growth. Principal Lisa Fallan led the graduation style call to names and handshakes as the event concluded.
The Aiken County School Board announced new administrators including Davina Truitt named assistant principal at Busbee Corbett Elementary Middle in Wagener. John Metts becomes Millbrook Elementary principal, Brad Watson moves to Hammond Hill Elementary, and Patricia Wilson to North Augusta Elementary.
An article notes pal Hammond Hill aims to sustain and grow the school's past success as he transitions to a new role. Warrenville Elementary’s Watson wraps up his third year after prior posts at Leavelle McCampbell Middle and Warren ville. Wilson, a longtime North Augusta resident, pursues her dream of leading North Augusta Elementary and reflects on career milestones including roles at Gloverville and Oakwood Windsor Elementary and prior teaching stints at Aiken, Belvedere, and Jefferson Elementary.
Sunny a Geoffrey's marmoset enjoys a morning at the Aiken Training Track with owner trainer Cary Frommer. He socializes with people and equipment, eats varied foods, and drew attention at a Maryland horse sale where Bob Baffert and his son met the celebrity pet.
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