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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 2002
Page
7
The Charleston Post and Courier notes a sustained rise in South Carolina average SAT scores, crediting teachers, administrators, and parents alongside students for improving education. Politicians claim credit, but focus remains on the students and school efforts driving higher results.
The Spartanburg Herald Journal reports lawmakers denounce long DMV wait times while a special Columbia office gave them tags and license renewals without lines. After exposure, the office was shut, but some lawmakers defend perks as compensation for their sacrifices.
The Greenville News notes SC’s interstates show fewer fatalities while state highways remain dangerous due to curves narrow lanes and no shoulders. It cites cost cutting in road design and inadequate enforcement as root causes and applauds cable barriers as a life saving measure while urging broader safety fixes.
The Aiken Standard lists staff positions including Publisher Scott B. Tunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
A newsroom recounts the September 11 2001 attacks as front pages shifted from PACT scores and local politics to the unfolding national tragedy. It details the rapid redesigns for the metro paper, the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, and the emotional impact on reporters.
A letter argues against state educators and Gov Hodges alleging mismanagement of school funding. It criticizes August cooling costs, summer programs, and a state lottery. The author urges voters in November to replace those who caused the perceived fiasco. The writer signs as Yvonne Jo.
Ed Murray of Aiken endorses Gresham Barrett as the conservative Republican choice in South Carolina's Third District. Barrett, a military veteran and businessman, is praised for backing tax cuts and defense, with primary victory cited as proof of district support.
The note outlines brief letters with signature address and phone numbers for verification. It limits one letter every 30 days to ensure diversity and directs submissions to the Aiken Standard address email and fax details for sending letters.
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