Habitat for Humanity builds three homes to mark 50th in Aiken
The Aiken County Habitat for Humanity plans three simultaneous builds to celebrate its 50th dwelling. Families purchase homes with mortgages after contributing sweat equity and volunteer labor. The program aims to raise living standards and break poverty cycles by enabling ownership and neighborhood improvement.
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Standard Strike Forces Narrow Victory at Home
Local team edges rival in a tight game as key players from Aitken Court and Cero College led the offense. Coach Phillips praised defense while noting upcoming schedule and fan turnout.
Colleges abandon race based programs amid OCR challenges
The Center for Equal Opportunity withdraws support for racially exclusive college programs as colleges face federal scrutiny. MIT has opened admissions to whites and Asians after a civil rights complaint, with other top schools reducing or ending race based outreach and summer programs to comply with Supreme Court rulings and OCR investigations.
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Residents protest Kroger plan over blood center loss
A letter writer from North Augusta argues against demolishing a local blood center to build a Kroger shopping center. She questions why Kroger needs the site and emphasizes the Red Cross’s mission to save lives, urging consideration for future blood needs.
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Will President Bush Turn Back Time On Middle East Policy
Joaquin Godoy Aiken asks if President Bush will reverse past U S policy in Latin America and the Middle East. He questions possible prosecutions of Iran Contra figures and resignations linked to past U S actions. He also wonders about denouncing long standing U S support for dictators andupport for a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
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The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor with delivery by mail to P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or by email to swallace at aikenstandard com and by fax to 803 648 6052.
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South Carolina Reports National Test Score Improvement
The Nation's Report Card shows SC students nearing national averages with fourth grade math outperforming 16 states and matching 23 others. Proficient or better rates rose from 18 to 21 percent, while AYP comparisons reveal standard differences. Budget cuts threaten ongoing gains, but overall SC students show national competitiveness.
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