PACT to replace BSAP in Aiken County schools
A new achievement test called the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test will roll out after phased BSAP retirement. Field testing begins later this month with a more challenging format that educators say may initially lower scores. Administrators expect the change to push higher order thinking and problem solving.
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Aiken County
Frank Roberson
Randy Stowe
Aiken Middle
Joy Shealy
Busbee Elementary
Obituary notices list Becht Holmes Vaughn in North Augusta
Obituary notices on page 5A include Philip Becht of Wilmington Delaware Eugene Holmes of Marion Anne Vaughn of North Augusta and related memorial notices detailing deaths and locations for the individuals mentioned.
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Philip Frances Becht
Wilmington
Del
Eugene T. Holmes
Marion
Anne Francum Vaughn
North Augusta
Georgia Lottery Friday Cash 3 Midday Draw
The Georgia Cash 3 midday drawing Friday produced the numbers 7 6 0. No further prizes or details were provided.
When you get gusty winds any course is tough
Co leader Fred Couples notes Augusta National’s wind testing the field as the course does what it should, challenging players and shaping the leaderboard on moving, gusty winds.
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Augusta National
Duval and Couples in Masters First-Round Tie at Augusta
David Duval and Fred Couples share the lead at Augusta National after first-round play, Duval firing a 68 to finish 5 under while fast winds and heavy media attention frame the day. Zoeller Woods and Montgomerie drew questions amid ongoing drama as many stars missed the cut.
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Augusta
David Duval
Duval
Fred Couples
Lover
Georgia Tech
Augusta National
Tiger Woods
Fuzzy Zoeller
Zoeller
Woods
Future uncertain after Jesus' death
At daybreak a lone figure gazes toward Jerusalem, grieving over Jesus's crucifixion and his own betrayal. He recalls the disciples' desertion, his shame, and the fear that forgiveness may elude him, haunted by memories of the Passover night and the crucifixion questions from strangers.
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Jesus
Christ
Nazarene
Passover recalls release from Egypt
A Passover scene unfolds as Moses confronts Rameses II in a tense exchange over freeing the Hebrew slaves. The Pharaoh resists until Moses issues the ultimatum, while the Lord will not be denied. The account signals the start of the Jewish festival with the seder meal beginning today.
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Rameses II
Moses
God
Pharaoh
Shepherd
Rameses
Nother
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Egypt
Ture
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