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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 2007
Page
3
The council plans to redirect full funding from the African American Cultural Center to a new ORA center. Proponents say the ORA project benefits all races and communities. Opponents may view it as eliminating support for a specific cultural institution.
A reader argues that Duke lacrosse players would face jail only in Aiken and asks the Aiken Standard to investigate whether Aiken County acts as a sanctuary for illegal aliens. The letter questions handling of arrestees and justice outside the county.
A reader urges installing a traffic signal on Hitchcock Parkway citing safety gaps and a lack of accidents as a delay. The letter mocks officials for inaction and suggests urgent traffic control improvements.
The North Augusta Golf and Country Club clubhouse fire origin is officially labeled undetermined. New owner Fred Layman says investigators cannot prove whether arson or an electrical fault caused the massive blaze. No injuries were reported as seven fire departments fought the pre dawn fire and golf operations resumed with improvised equipment.
South Carolina Superintendent Dr. Jim Rex backs a three year transition for English learners before including them in AYP results. He met with Congressmen and Education Secretary Spellings while noting mixed signals on federal Flexibility. Rex calls for testing reform and more funding while evaluating formative testing versus accountability tests like PACT.
All Aiken County elementary schools will register children for four year old kindergarten classes today and Thursday from 8 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children must be 4 on or before Sept 1, 2007. Parents must bring proof of residency a certified birth certificate a Social Security card and
The notice outlines office hours contact numbers and editor contacts. It lists subscriber payment options including EZ Pay, delivery schedules by day and region, re delivery hours, and rules about payment credit and cancellation. It specifies carriers are independent contractors and paid in advance accounts auto convert to reflect billing at term end.
The SC Victim Assistance Network and the Governor's Office announce the 20th Annual Victims' Rights Week Conference in Columbia May 2 4 at the Radisson Hotel. Seminars cover healing from crimes prosecution of cases new laws school violence civil justice protecting children and more. Information at sevan dot org or 888 852 1900.
The Board of Zoning and Appeals approved reducing the yard setback from 20 to 15 feet for Powderhouse Development LLC's planned 210 unit adult housing complex at Powderhouse Road and Old Dibble Road. Developers say the first floor hosts main living areas with upper floor guest rooms, while traffic concerns were raised by residents.
The notice presents Aiken's April character trait Cautiousness and lists winning numbers for multiple South Carolina lottery draws including Pick 3 Midday 1 0 9 and Mega Millions with numbers 8 10 35 36 43 and Mega Ball 14. It reads like a local civic lottery update.
About 13 800 Cody brand USB MP3 CD boomboxes recalled due to potential fire when the off switch is not firmly set while plugged in. Coby reports 18 overheating incidents with minor property damage. Contact 800 524 9219 or visit Cobyusa com or cpsc gov.
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