Aiken County Students See NAEP Par in Math Scores
Five Aiken County schools Busbee Jefferson Millbrook Paul Knox and Schofield participated in NAEP math testing but results are not released. State officials praised NAEP as a standard measure showing South Carolina fourth and eighth graders on par with Southeast peers.
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Busbee
Jefferson
Millbrook
Paul Knox and
Schofield
South Carolina
Southeast
Legends Emerge at the Masters in rainy opening round
At Augusta National the 57th Masters saw a record number of under par rounds with 34 breaking par. Legends Jack Nicklaus and Larry Mize led a crowded leaderboard atop 5 under par 67 alongside Corey Pavin Tom Lehman and Lee Janzen. Nicklaus, 46 Masters champ and oldest Green Jacket winner, showed late round momentum despite hip issues.
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Augusta National Golf Club
Jack Nicklaus
Augusta
Larry Mize
Corey Pavin
Tom Lehman
Lee Janzen
Janzen
Jack
Nicklaus
Golden Bear
Aiken Christians Observe Good Friday in Jerusalem Remembrance
In Aiken two Good Friday services are planned to honor Christ’s sacrifice. St James Lutheran at 200 Laurel Drive Graniteville hosts The Choice a Good Friday Passion Play at 7 30 p.m. Ang is provided. St John s United Methodist holds a 7 p.m. Good Friday service and end of Holy Week events.
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Aiken
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Calvary
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St. James Lutheran Church
Ang
Laurel Drive
Graniteville
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Community tip line invites readers to share news
A brief notice invites readers to call 648 2311 to report news tips and story ideas to the newspaper staff. The item emphasizes local engagement and accessibility for timely coverage.
Local Obituary Notices list Emma Smith Bailey and others
The brief list names Emma M. Smith Bailey of North Augusta George Washington Folks of Aiken Norma Fay Smith Hutchen son James Charles Jackson Adolph Kapinos Clarence Jackson Moon and Eileen Padgett among local residents noted in a North Augusta Aiken area notice.
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Emma M. Smith Bailey
North Augusta
George Washington
Aiken
Norma Fay Smith Hutchenson
James Charles Jackson
Adolph C. Kapinos
Clarence Jackson Moon
Eileen C. Padgett
Travel Costs Rise Slightly for Aiken Drivers
An informal survey of 16 Aiken County gasoline stations shows self-service regular at 98.7 cents, mid-grade 1.116, and premium 1.224 per gallon, all above state averages of 98.3, 1.107, and 1.214. The AAA Carolina Motor Club notes state averages are well below holiday levels, with the Carolinas two-state average at 1.013 per gallon.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Aiken-area
AAA
Carolina Motor Club
Motor Club
Carolinas
Aiken Board divides over bill to trim area supervisors
South Carolina senators consider a bill by Greg Ry ee eee to allow the Aiken County Board of Education to eliminate five administrative areas and their superintendents by majority vote. Board members express concern over losing local control and the impact on schools as trustees debate the proposal.
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S.C. Senate
Aiken County
Sen
Greg Ryee Eee
Clinton budget sparks partisan clash over full plan
The Clinton administration unveiled a $1.52 trillion budget amid sharp Republican criticism. VP Gore accused senators of "spring break" job paralysis while Republicans denounced higher taxes, more spending, and deficit cuts. The fight signals a prolonged battle expected to run into fall.
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Clinton
Capitol Hill
al Gore
Congress
John Kasich
Ohio
House Budget Committee
Senate
Bob Dole
Kan
Prices Rise Slightly in March as Inflation Clicks Up
Prices edged up 0.1 percent in March helped by the smallest gain in medical care costs in nine years. The seasonally adjusted CPI followed 0.3 percent in February and 0.5 percent in January. The year to date inflation runs at 4 percent, with core inflation at 4.3 percent.
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Labor Department
Officials deny BMW wage enticement claims in South Carolina
Gov. Carroll Campbell's press secretary calls assertions that BMW would pay workers minimum wages clap-trap from northeast liberal elites and big labor bosses. AFL-CIO and UAW officials dispute incentives tied to the Spartanburg plant and port expansions, with lawmakers vowing review.
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Carrol A. Campbell
South Carolina
Tucker Eskew
Afl-Cio
BMW
Robert Georgine
Aflo-Cio
National Press Club
Washington
Georgine
Spartanburg
Charleston
New Technology Week
United Auto Workers Union
House
Senate Labor Committees
Robert Reich
U.S
Eskew
Congress
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