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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2014
Page
3
The editorial criticizes the schools sales tax proposal for unclear uses and asks how funds will be allocated. It notes 10 percent must repay older construction debt and 90 percent funds new projects, and it seeks details on timeline, school priorities, and whether any money could be diverted from capital needs. It also cites broader political concerns and accountability.
The Aiken Standard questions the meaning of a recent photo of South Carolina Representative Chip Limehouse holding an assault rifle. Readers weigh in on gun rights and public safety, with questions about what he and Representative Bill Taylor intend to do with their newly acquired rifles and who they plan to target.
USC President Dr. Harris Pastides urged greater support for the University of South Carolina system, noting $95 million annual state funding versus $500 million for N.C. State. He pressed for more educated residents as key to economic growth and praised USC Aiken Chancellor Dr. Sandra Jordan for campus and community work. He also cautioned against students remaining in college beyond necessity while seeking efficiencies.
USC president Pastides says South Carolina should cut college time to three to 3.5 years to save costs, with AP credits and summer labs easing biology lab requirements. Palmetto College offers online degrees to help students finish. He notes economic factors push students from tech colleges, urging local leaders in Aiken to visit Boeing as it expands in aerospace.
Ridge Spring police arrested two of three suspects in a months long drug investigation. Leo Abney and Montez Quattlebaum face distribution crack cocaine charges and proximity to a school. A warrant remains for Bradley Preston as Saluda County deputies and SLED assisted.
Single Again will host a line dance class with Barbara Nash at Smith Hall 123 Park Ave N E on Thursday Sept 18 at 6 30 p m An ice cream social follows The event costs 5 with RSVP deadline Friday Sept 12 For info or RSVP call Jeanne Shanks at 803-663-3839 or email Carla Noziglia or Karen Perry at their provided addresses
The SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare hosts Phideaux's Flea Market and Dog Wash on Saturday September 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Booths cost 50 dollars or 200 dollars for a season pass. Fees may be waived if unsold items are donated to SPCA thrift shops. Reserve by calling Chrissey Miller at 803-648-6863 or visiting letlovelive.org.
North Augusta resident Court ney Turner pursues modeling and acting in Los Angeles. She won Wipeout Hotties vs Nerds 4.0 in June and earned a spot in the Wipeout Tournament of Champions airing 8 p m Sunday on ABC. Turner notes the clock was the hardest part, with the course challenging but the competition toughest.
Courtney Turner recalls her Wipeout time on ABC and its glare as she pursues a Chili's commercial, CSI auditions, writing short films, and other pilots. The Fox Creek graduate reflects on LA agency life and missing North Augusta family thunderstorms. She urges others to try reality TV auditions.
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