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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 2014
Page
13
A quotation attributed to Catherine the Great notes a sharp rule of behavior. It implies that poor conduct serves as a negative model for others. The saying underscores the harsh logic that failure to set a positive example invites negative consequences.
South Carolina public colleges have lost over 40 percent of state funding since 2008 while national subsidies fall to a decade low. The Moore School of Business warns each state dollar invested yields large economic gains. with 2030 projections of millions in income and jobs, lawmakers should boost higher education funding to avoid an economic bind and skills gap.
The Aiken Standard outlines letter guidelines requiring signed submissions with the writer’s address and daytime phone number for verification. Letters must stay under 400 words and may be edited for length and taste. Anonymous or pen name submissions are disallowed and publication is discretionary.
Vincent Sheheen outlines a Democrat gubernatorial platform favoring honest leadership and growth from within South Carolina. He pledges to cut high commercial property taxes for small firms, rebuild roads, invest in public education, create a Division on Entrepreneurship in the Department of Commerce, and improve teacher pay and class sizes. He stresses accountability and fiscal responsibility while criticizing Haley's record.
A letter from Tom Woodman of Aiken lauds reporter Rob Novit for coverage of the Horse Creek Academy dedication while lamenting that initial investors who funded Compass Academy were not recognized. He recalls a $5 million loss and a later purchase for about $1 million, urging recognition of investors and proposing traffic and parkway improvements along Hitchcock Parkway with practical, low-cost solutions.
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