Textbook review in Aiken spotlights hidden SC program
The Aiken Standard surveys South Carolina public school textbook review, praising a little known, daunting system with 25 repositories. Aiken hosts a USC Aiken room of shelves where parents can comment for the State Board of Education, and a five member community panel found easy access and value in parental involvement despite unclear guidance.
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Adopt an S C child this Adoption Awareness Month
Passionate appeal highlights November as Adoption Awareness Month and urges readers to consider adopting a ready-for-adoption child. It points to www.shheartgallery.com to view photos of children seeking a permanent family and invites contacting the local DSS for guidance.
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Executive Staff Lineup at Aiken Standard
Timothy E. O Briant oversees operations with Phillip Yates and Dee Taylor guiding production and advertising. Terri Cheek manages business affairs while Letitia Jefferson leads classified ads and Laura Niedman handles delivery for Aiken Standard.
The futility of class warfare in American politics
Kathleen Parker argues that both sides inflame resentments over taxation and economics. She notes Republicans pledge not to raise taxes while Democrats accuse the rich of oppressing the poor. The piece contends capitalism has lifted millions out of poverty and warns anger may backfire as 2012 approaches.
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Readers debate gun safety and racism in local letters
A letter writer from western New York living in Aiken critiques firearm safety laxity and child access to guns, compares attitudes to New York rules, and questions arraignments for a 10 year old with a gun. The piece references Herman Cain racism claims, Leonard Pitts columns, and economic wealth comparisons of Black Americans.
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