Aiken earns praise for clean finances in new audit
The 124 page audit by Cherry Bekaert found no internal weaknesses and an unqualified opinion. City reserves can cover 128 days of operations, with General Fund expenditures totaling 21 million and 11 million in pension investments remaining largely intact. The council cut the millage rate from 79 to 71 mills, citing reassessment, while Finance Director Anita Lilly and staff earned praise for prudent management.
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Aitken Standard Publisher Credits and Editorial Team
The Aitken Standard announces its publisher Scott B. Hunter and editor Jeffrey B. Wallace. Advertising director Art Zappa, business manager Ellen C. Priest, managing editor Timothy E. O Briant, and James R. Bennett Jr. join as staff. Systems manager J. David Boyd also serves the publication.
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Magnolias calendar sparks defense of calendar models
Readers debate Still Magnolias calendar in Aiken South Carolina letters to the editor. Advocates praise the calendars for charity and community value while critics urge compassion over judgment. The column questions what Jesus would do in response to the controversy.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard requests brief letters with signature, address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited or condensed and should be mailed to the editor at P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or sent by email or fax to provide contact details.
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Letters From a Retired Minister on Aiken Letters
A retiring Christian minister in Aiken critiques readers who harshly judge the Still Magnolias calendar in the Aiken Standard. He urges love over condemnation, cites the command to judge not, and emphasizes God's care and the temple of the soul, urging positivity and broad respect for differing views.
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Aiken Chamber Takes Lead in Education Accountability
The Aiken Chamber of Commerce will guide business community understanding of school district report cards under the Education Accountability Act. The chamber will partner with the district and other groups to inform the public, promote School to Work activities, and support teacher recruitment and mentoring initiatives.
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