Flouras Seeks Reelection Amid Education Funding Tensions
Incumbent Flouras campaigns in District 4 as South Carolina state finance cuts leave per pupil funding $377 below the formula. He cites rallying support for education and notes the Aiken School Board boosted funding with a 15 mill tax increase in 2003. He opposes Gov. Sanford’s tuition tax credit plan and defends the tax action as representing local voters.
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Mark Sanford
Flouras Advocates Strict Yet Fair School Discipline
Flouras calls for a new strict and fair discipline system in schools. He argues current budget limits prevent adding teachers and administrators and insists on forceful action to protect students focused on learning.
District hopeful pledges four year improvement and district advancement
In his own words the candidate expresses optimism for the next four years saying the district has plans in place for continuous improvement and he aims to keep the district on that drive. Flouras criticizes private education funding shifts and emphasizes directing money to public teachers and administrators to boost academic progress.
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Flouras
Rob Novit
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Drowning prompts look at diving certified officers in Aiken
A drowning incident in a Vaucluse pond prompted Aiken officials to consider forming a dedicated dive team. Current agencies use certified divers for property recovery and emergency water rescues. Hunt recalls only two such water recoveries in 20 years as budget limits shrink state support. GVW, Aiken EMS, DNR, Aiken County, the City of Aiken and Richmond County responded but time ran out.
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Aiken County
Richmond County
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard
Forum discusses education funding and school performance
Candidates debate improving lower performing schools and directing funds to classrooms. They clash on administration cuts and number of area officers while urging targeted support for elementary and middle schools and better teaching methods.
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Plung
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Giddings
Frank Roberson
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Rob Novit
Movit
Aikenstandard.com
Matthew Causes Flooding in Southeast Louisiana
Tropical Storm Matthew weakened to a remnant as it moved north, leaving 30 000 residents in LaPlace without water after a tidal surge broke a main. Flood warnings lingered with 2 to 4 feet above normal tide levels while some coastal areas awaited a wind shift to push water back to sea.
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Survivors share cancer journeys and mobile screening impact
Survivors recount chemotherapy and surgery experiences at University Hospital. Kirby emphasizes hope and service while Hunter notes the mobile mammography program's reach, convenience and early detection benefits. The program began last October with over 300 screenings, aiding families and single mothers alike through flexible care.
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Mickie Seitter
Seitter
Daniel
Evans High School
Donna
Debra
American Cancer Society
Scott
Clemson University
Elizabeth
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