Public seeks details on ex officer payout in Aiken case
Citizens demand disclosure of how much was paid to ex officer David Willis and whether funds come from the city general fund or an insurance policy under the South Carolina Municipal Association. Officials cite confidential terms and urge transparency about tax dollars.
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South Carolina Tuitions Jump as State Funding Drops
South Carolina faces high university costs as state funding wanes. Clemson and USC raised tuition by 12 percent amid cuts, making SC one of the nation’s most expensive states for higher education. Clemson defends hikes as campus improvements and ranking goals. The legislature is urged to restore funding for affordability.
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Business Manager Ellen C Priest at Aiken Standard
Ellen C Priest serves as business manager at the Aiken Standard, overseeing operations, with Letitia Jefferson listed as customer service manager for the same publication.
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Shane Bagby on the 38th Aiken fair and Jaycees
Shane Bagby of the Aiken Jaycees explains the Western Carolina State Fair as a major entertainment event for Aiken County. He notes arts crafts and horticulture exhibits educate and provide an escape from daily life, marking the 38th annual fair.
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Editor Letters Urge Condemnation of Torture and TIF Debate
Readers urge opposition to torture policy and critique a Graniteville TIF vote. The letters condemn political manipulation, call for editorial stance, and question use of public funds for private development.
Questioning 5200 Home TIF Plan for Aiken County
A critic questions Fine Deering Development’s plan to build 5200 homes over 25 years in Aiken County arguing the residential TIF risks default in a shaky economy. The note cites local builders and past rural TIF experience with bond obligations and school funding.
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Heed the Fool's warning on the White House future
The column argues the White House lacks forthright advisers who would warn President Bush about nominating Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court and criticizes the administration for echo chambers. It urges listening to critics, notes isolation from dissent, and cites King Lear as a warning as the president faces rough seas ahead.
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