Controlling Confessions Emerge as House Eases Shame
The House ethics committee expands the bad-check scandal naming 269 current and 56 former lawmakers who overdrew at a members bank in a 39 month period ending last October. Rep. Dennis Hertel says he is retiring rather than seek re election amid the furor. Rep. Craig James calls the confessing process painful for the institution. The episode is likely to influence November elections.
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Aiken Named Seventh Tree City USA for 2024
City Horticulturist Brian Woodward announced that Aiken has been recognized for the seventh time as a Tree City USA. The National Arbor Day Foundation and state foresters sponsor the designation, which requires a city ordinance, a responsible governing body, a comprehensive urban forestry program, and Arbor Day observance.
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Aiken Residents Plan Washington Economic Future Trip
Twenty eight Aiken residents will travel to Washington on April 27 to explore the area’s economic future. The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce trip includes meetings on economic development textiles telecommunications defense budget and a DOE briefing with a welcome to the president of Germany. The group will meet Senators Thurmond and Hollings and Rep. Derrick and will depart Bush Field in Augusta returning April 29.
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Local Fron Movies Obituaries And Opinions
Local notices list names including Berry Saluda Caudle Aiken Easterlings Jackson Franklin Augusta Grooms Walterboro Jones North Augusta Pompey Johnston Rhodes Martin Clyde Watson Aiken. Obituaries and opinions featured amid school sports and weather notes from the region.
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Lawmakers in South Carolina Bank overdraft list
The House ethics committee confirmed overdrafts for four South Carolina representatives from their members-only bank. Rep. John Spratt led with 46 overdrafts, while Butler Derrick and Arthur Ra reportedly had none. The Justice Department appointed a special counsel to probe possible federal law violations.
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Libya suspects may face trial in Scotland or US
Reports say Pan Am 103 suspects are willing to stand trial in the West if fair proceedings are guaranteed. U N sanctions target Libya with air links, arms, and staff expulsions as Britain and Egypt weigh options for possible transfer.
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Clark Given Duties With District Office
Jean Clark, North Augusta High School English teacher, will report to the district instructional division Monday to begin a new support position under Dr. Nancy Smith. District superintendent Dr. Joseph Brooks cited duties and a schedule, while Clark weighs next steps amid her attorney's claim she is angry at the unresolved process. District officials declined further comment, noting a Wednesday meeting statement as the official record.
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South Carolina Faces Tougher College Admissions
A new report by the South Carolina higher education commission shows freshmen SAT scores improved little over three years, averaging 921 last fall. Clemson leads with 1028, while South Carolina State University averages 704. USC Columbia enrolled freshmen averaged 943, prompting calls to tighten admission standards.
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