Derrick Chooses Campaign Chief Debbie Dorn Pracht
Derrick selects Debbie Dorn Pracht 34 daughter of former Congressman Bryan Dorn to lead the reelection campaign for U S Rep. J. Derrick D S C Mrs Pracht a longtime Democratic activist she worked on Carter Riley and Bryan Dorn campaigns and now resides in Anderson Greenwood native and USC graduate.
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GOP Women Meet in Aiken County Club Event
The Aiken County Republican Women’s Club will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the county council chamber. Third District candidate Ray Haskett will speak against incumbent Butler Derrick. Contact chairman Belinda Wheeler at 652-3354 for details.
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Faculty Donkey Basketball Challenge At Local Schools
The Guinyard Butler Middle School faculty will meet Barn Well High School faculty for a donkey basketball game in the Gems gym on Tuesday April 17 at 7 30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at both schools costing 3 50 for adults and 2 50 for students.
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Guinyard
Educators refute 60 Minutes cheating allegations in South Carolina
Aiken County teachers defend integrity amid 60 Minutes claims that all SC educators cheat. Jim Sheehan of Aiken High calls the show misinformed, noting 20 years in teaching and over 50 colleagues who would not cheat. He cites a Greenville case where a teacher cheated to help deprived students and inflate scores.
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State Leader Demands Apology From CBS and 60 Minutes
South Carolina education chief Dr Charlie Williams demands a public apology from CBS TV and 60 Minutes for alleging teachers cheated on standardized tests. He calls the report insulting and says it smeared teachers statewide with unsubstantiated claims from a Greenville school board member.
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Midland Valley Public Library group to meet noon
Friends and supporters of the Midland Valley Public Library will meet at Lakes off Ascanga Lake Road to hear Susan Griffin outline fundraising goals for the Langley project. A $10,000 state grant and private and county support back the depot relocation now on Langley Langley Langley.
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New Ellenton Riding Club hosts 25 mile weekend ride
The New Ellenton Riding Club marks 20 years of sponsoring rides with a 25 mile weekend event expected to draw 150 to 200 riders from South Carolina North Carolina and Georgia. The group supports Helping Hands and charges 17 per person 13 for children while riders provide their own horses. Contact 48 for details.
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New Ellenton
Prisoners Released At Center In Overcrowding Relief
At Aiken County Detention Center 23 prisoners were released on bonds after Magistrate Court Judge Max Meek ordered the actions. Chief detention officer Dan Edwins said some releases were on personal and cash bonds with credit for time served. The center’s crowding spiked after a Sunday disturbance tied to an escape attempt.
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North Augusta banker turns realtor builds community ties
Mel Story, a banker turned real estate broker in North Augusta, leads local history initiatives and serves as Rotary Club president. He brokered the sale of Lockaway Hall and Rosemary Hall to Sultry Court L.P., converting them into a bed and breakfast. Story emphasizes aiding newcomers, expanding the tax base, and balancing work with rest while praising his family.
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