Shortages Hit County Schools With Supplies Dwindling
In Aiken County, parents and teachers testify to a lack of basic supplies and equipment. PTA members report buying test copies at the school and students must cover art fees and buy materials themselves. The district faces funding gaps under the 1977 State Education Finance Act while attempting to raise teacher salaries and meet staffing demands.
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Smith
PTA
Aiken High
Aiken County
Fireman Injured As Car Strikes Volunteer Responder
A Graniteville area volunteer firefighter was slightly injured after being knocked down by a car while locating a woods fire behind Freedman Vocational School. The name was not released. the firefighter was treated at Aiken Community Hospital and released. The blaze, reported about 8:45 p.m., drew assistance from the Graniteville forestry unit. no injuries beyond the responder and no property damage were reported.
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Graniteville
Phil Napier
Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville
Napier
Aiken
Freedman Vocational School
Graniteville Forestry Unit
GVW
Body Found After Fire In North Augusta
A midnight blaze on Main Street in North Augusta destroyed an unnumbered wood frame house. Firefighters found a man’s body among the debris after 1:30 a.m. The damage was about $9,000. The cause is under investigation.
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North Augusta
Main Street
Rotary club quip on clutter sparks home life banter
Have You Heard Marsha Fulford defends clutter with a bold claim about spotless homes. Her husband Michael retorts that he is married to one of the most interesting women. The prior Rotary Club program jokes about passport photos and trips.
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Marsha Fulford
Michael
Aiken council clears revisions to city zoning ordinance
Aiken City Council gave first reading to a revised zoning ordinance after planning commission revisions guided by Frank Alexander. A court ruling redefined dwellings as multi family units, prompting exclusions of condominiums and townhouses from single family zones and a new 50 foot height rule subject to sprinkler systems. Sydney Carter noted clarifications aim to address land use amid growth and economic change ahead of a public hearing and second reading on April 26.
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Aiken
Frank Alexander
Alexander
The
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Aiken Community Hospital
Sydney Carter
Carter
Planning and Zoning Commission
Phil Jones
Falkland Talks Hit Snag As Haig Plans Exit From London
London AP reports new difficulties in Falkland crisis talks as Haig plans to fly to Washington. Costa Mendez rejects tripartite administration and sovereignty remains unsettled. Argentine navy ships move to meet blockade while Britain contemplates year-end conditions.
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Falkland Islands
U.S
Alexander M. Haig Jr
the Standard
Haig
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Nicanor Costa Mendez
Margaret Thatcher
Francis Pym
Britain
Argentina
DYN
Costa Mendez
London Times
Buenos Aires
la Nacion
Falklands
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