Charter school clash eases at Aiken board meeting
Aiken County School District and Lloyd Kennedy Charter School moved toward resolving disputes over procedure funding and student file access after facility director Keisha Lloyd Kennedy urged a cooperative approach at a board session. Midland Valley Preparatory School faces similar debates with director Lilian Thomas set to speak October 22. The piece notes charter schools’ growing pains and calls for clearer state guidance.
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Aiken County
Lloyd-Kennedy Charter School
Keisha Lloyd-Kennedy
Board of Education
Lloyd Kennedy
Midland Valley Preparatory School
Lilian Thomas
Aiken Board of Education
Bill Burkhalter
State Department of Education
Aiken Standard Staff Listing and Roles
The Aiken Standard credits Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor. Other noted roles include Art Zappa Advertising Director, Ellen C. Priest Business Manager, Timothy E. O Briant Managing Editor, Phillip Yates Production Director, Scot Newcom Circulation Director, and J. David Boyd Letitia Jefferson in listed leadership positions.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Scot Newcom Oe Ae
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Bush Makes Case For Iraq War In Cincinnati Speech
President Bush argued Saddam Hussein must disarm and warned delaying action risks greater harm. He described Saddam as a homicidal dictator pursuing weapons of mass destruction and an arsenal of terror with unmanned aerial vehicles capable of delivering biological or chemical agents. The address, delivered to an all news cable audience, faced criticism from networks and some lawmakers over airtime and policy implications.
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Cincinnati
Saddam
United States
Congress
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Stalin
White House
ABC Cbsnbc
Washington Post
Cable
National Journal
Stuart Taylor Jr
Veterans deserve full benefits for lifetime service
A veteran writer argues for fair concurrent receipt so disabled vets can collect both military disability and pension. He cites stories from World War I through the Gulf War, noting lifelong injuries from torpedo handling and combat. The piece urges Congress and the president to grant rightful compensation, not political lip service.
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Nam
Eugenio Gomez
Gomez
Kuwait
Kissimmee
Fla
Jose Morales
Harry Copeland
Orlando
US. Customs
Copeland
Congress
Washington
Route
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House
Bush
Iraq
Reflection on life and vacation standards by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
A concise meditation on how people misallocate time and effort toward yearly breaks and daily routines. The quote contrasts how we weigh life goals against two weeks of vacation, urging deeper reflection on true personal aims. Fisher argues for deliberate living beyond busyness.
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Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Candidate Replies to Anonymous Comment in District 2 Letter
The author defends campaign responsiveness amid anonymous criticism. She notes ongoing involvement in football and cheerleading, publicizes contact info on campaign literature, and explains limited replies to an opponent’s supporter’s email. She emphasizes commitment to improving District 2 schools, citing her children’s attendance since 1994 and PTO participation.
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Teven
PTO
Slow INS action prompts citizen to vent on rights and loyalty
A legal immigrant, married to a U S Air Force member with 24 years of service, complains about delayed citizenship after applying in December 2000. She urges no bias for Eastern World applicants, notes post 9 11 security checks, and expresses enduring love for the United States and hopes to vote.
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Claude Ayers
Air Force
Largo
Fla
Bernice
Hiroshima
United States
Japan
Frank Spina
Navy
Michelle Malkin
Sharif
Asmaa Kesbeh
Germany
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INS
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The
United States of America
Aiken Woman Shines on ABC TV Show
Francesca Pataro of Aiken impressed viewers on ABC with Peter Jennings, presenting intelligent views and strong presence. A call praised her as a voice of reason amid concerns about extreme segments, reflecting local pride in her representation.
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Francesca Pataro
Peter Jennings
Aiken
Pataro
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Upstate New York
Sand River Fellowship
UU Church
Augusta
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Orlando Sentinel
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