USC to tighten screening and recruitment of students
The University of South Carolina plans to shift its admission focus toward incoming students with at least a B average. Trustees urged Palms to reverse the trend of admitting many with mediocre SAT scores. The Columbia campus currently ranks fifth among 11 public four-year state schools.
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State Commission On Higher Education
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Road Fees Attract Interest After Court Ruling
The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld Horry Countys 15 vehicle registration road maintenance fee prompting counties like Lexington to consider similar revenue. Officials cite fairness to road users and the need to fund upkeep as counties review preliminary steps for adoption amid a trend toward road fees.
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Lexington County Council
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Aiken County
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Major Northern California Quake Strikes Ferndale and Petrolia
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake centered near Ferndale caused ground collapse fires and extensive damage in Fern dale and Petrolia. No deaths reported with several injuries and widespread destruction including the post office and brick facades. County damage estimate 2.5 million with state total at 3.5 million. Residents described chaotic scenes as shocks rattled towns.
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Petrolia
Victorian Town Jolted By 6.9 Earthquake During Fest
Ferndale California woke to celebration then a 6.9 magnitude quake at 11 06 am disrupting a Best of the West Fest. Residents and visitors recounted shaking scenes as debris was cleared and repairs began amid a town of about 1300.
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Escondido
SVA Gets 4.5 Million Nestegg To Develop Business
The Savannah Valley Authority gains a broad development remit in Aiken County with a 4.5 million nest egg to coordinate at least three projects. Sen. Thomas L. Moore says the JBR Committee approved the expanded role linking a Savannah River technology park, Aiken Augusta Highway Corridor expansion, and the North Augusta riverfront. The SVA, based in McCormick, aims to offset textile mill closures and spur future industrial growth across the Savannah River basin.
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Aiken Standard Offers Free Help Wanted Ads
The Aiken Standard announces free job ads for those laid off in Aiken County. Ads start Monday at 8:30 a.m. and run on Tuesday Friday and Saturday for four weeks. Mail the coupon from Page 20 to the newspaper. phone submissions are not accepted. The publisher says the program helps the community.
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Scott B. Hunter
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