Editorial Defend Aiken County School District Fiscal Autonomy
The Aiken County Republican Party resolution to end fiscal autonomy for the local school board alarms defenders of local control. Delegation members recall five years of autonomy that let the board set millage and budgets while accountability rose with elections. Despite tax hikes and state cuts, district officials say autonomy supports high ratings and educational quality, urging community input before any change.
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Aiken Standard Personnel Directory Listing
A list of staff roles and names including publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur T. Zappa Ellen C. Priest managing editor Timothy E. O'Brian production director Phillip Yates Scot Newcom systems manager J. David Boyd and others in agency service.
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Remembering brothers on Veterans Day in Washington
A veteran group, the Ila Drang Band of Brothers, gathers in Washington this weekend to mark the 1965 Ia Drang battle. Members recount losses, honor fallen comrades, and urge leaders to remember the true cost of war as they reflect in memory and song.
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Letters on Dean remarks and bars and stars symbols
Francis P Gorman of Aiken argues Dean’s comments were not about race but about outreach to all voters. He describes displaying Bars and Stars as a protest for states rights and critiques federal power, sharing family history and stressing personal judgment by actions.
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The Aiken Standard requests brief letters with signature address and phone numbers for verification. Writers may submit no more than one letter every 30 days to ensure varied viewpoints. Address letters to Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina with mailing and contact details.
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A Day In The Life seeks reader treasures from Aiken Standard
The newspaper invites readers to submit photos and notes about daily life events through Have You Heard and A Day In The Life. Submissions may cover birthdays milestones travels and family feats with names dates and locations requested for publication.
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