State budget Ban could impact state road funding
A bill to outlaw racial set asides faces House debate with wide support but risk to federal program funding that recognizes preferences. Opponents warn colleges may struggle to recruit minority students as bans spread. The measure, proposed by Rep Hunter Limbaugh, would bar using race or gender as a criterion for discrimination or preference and could affect Transportation Department set asides.
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State House
South Carolina
Hunter Limbaugh
Florence
House
Senate
State Human Affairs Commission
Georgia
The
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Transportation Department
Savannah River
Westinghouse
Mickie Seitter
SRS
Department of Energy
Washington
Congress
Obituary Notices from Eureka to Dorrance on Page 5A
Death notices list Elva Campbell Eureka and Raymond K. Reddig Dorrance Kansas with Prescott Jr in North Augusta and Eureka. The notices appear on page 5A detailing individuals and locations.
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Elva Campbell
Eureka
Butler Prescott Jr
North Augusta
Raymond K. Reddig
Dorrance
Kan
Georgia Lottery Sunday Night Winning Numbers
Cash 3 drawing results show number 056 with winnings of 482.72 dollars. Pantany 5 drawing yields 1214102226.
Mary Thomas Leads Silver Bluff High Key Club Effort
Mary Thomas, a Silver Bluff High School algebra and geometry teacher, heads the Key Club, a 40-member service group recognized nationwide for tutoring, car washes, and charity fundraisers with about 4,000 hours this year. She praises student volunteers who aim to help others.
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Mary Thomas
Silver Bluff High School
Petticoat Junction
Aiken County
Key Club
Charleston
Silver Bluff
Bill Clinton
Campaign Highlighting Early Years Receives Broad Backing
The I Am Your Child campaign advocates for the first three years of life as crucial for emotional and intellectual growth. Rob Reiner leads an ABC special with Billy Crystal Roseanne Barr Shaquille O Neal Robin Williams and Charleton Heston. Tom Hanks hosts. Clinton support noted. Local expert Vicki Carlberg from Aiken Technical College stresses parental roles and early activities like Share A Moment and The Learning Station. Dr Linda Eldridge notes public schools' involvement.
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S.C
Abc-Tv
Billy Crystal
Roseanne Barr
Shaquille O'Neal
Robin Williams
Chariton Heston
Clinton
White House
Tom Hanks
Showtime
Time
U.S. News and World Report
Eaders
Vicki Carlberg
Aiken Technical College
National Association For the Education of Young Children
Carlberg
Linda Eldridge
Aiken County
Aiken Cyclists Conquer Four Loop Century Ride
In wet conditions about 65 riders tackled the Aiken Bicycle Club Four Loop Century Ride, a 100 mile event held annually since 1983. The four routes start and finish at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center and include 25 mile segments with refueling stops and socializing at the end of each leg. The day’s wet weather barely dampened spirits as riders completed the course.
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Aiken Bicycle Club
Brian Bogardus
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Aiken County
Weeks Center
GALEF Grants Fund Innovations At Area Elementary Schools
The Greater Aiken Local Education Foundation awards four grants to three area elementary schools for 1997 98 programs. JD Lever Elementary receives 10000 for a Four Blocks reading pilot with district coursework and upgraded libraries. Oakwood Windsor Elementary gets 3900 to start a discipline remediation and creativity program as GALER notes.
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Greater Aiken Local Education Foundation
GALEF
Board of Directors
Aiken 2020 Corporation
SALEF
JD. Lever Elementary
Oakwood-Windsor
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