Community questions accountability for child support spending
A reader challenges courts over how child support funds are used, cites examples of dads paying but moms misusing funds, and questions city officials on traffic circle projects and unfinished Whiskey Road connectors after a year of fanfare.
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Thumbs Up and Local City Debate Voices
A reader cheers a bank robber catch and steady child support payments while criticizing a local official’s dual roles on Smart Growth and the Planning Commission. The letter also discusses Channel picks for SEC games, pride in Aiken, polo event coverage, and a call for ongoing polo information with Talkback options.
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Eldridge Finalist for Florida School Head
Aiken County Superintendent Linda Eldridge has been named one of three finalists to lead the Sarasota Florida school system. She will return for a second interview November 12 with Sarasota Board members.
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Russian delegates begin Aiken visit
Russian delegates arrive in Aiken for a nine day program focusing on women leaders and rights. The group includes lawyers editors businesswomen and a party chairperson meeting local officials bank leaders and civic figures to learn about U S opportunities and barriers for women in leadership roles.
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Aiken Horseplay fundraiser extends art access through auction
The Horseplay art display in downtown Aiken will stay through March with funds to expand ArtPlay for children and seniors. About $150000 raised will support arts programs for five years, generating tourism and local spending while ensuring operating income through professional fund raising practices.
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Newly Formed ACTA Plans First Meeting Over Tax Hikes
Aiken County taxpayers form ACTA to learn about government budgeting and tax changes. The initial meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. in the County Council Chambers will discuss a 19.2 mill tax hike split between the Board of Education 15 mills and County Council 4.2 mills. Mike Simons leads the nonpartisan group which aims to monitor legislation and inform residents.
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