Hurricane season forecast raised as storms loom
Forecasters warn coastal residents of an active season with Caribbean Islands and United States exposure. The update to May forecast calls for 12 to 15 tropical storms and 6 to 9 hurricanes, with 2 to 4 major storms, while historical averages remain lower. Max Mayfield notes landfall patterns vary and urges preparedness.
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Internet survey asks SC residents about government trust
Governor Sanford seeks public input via a three week online survey on his site. Questions cover trust in state government, executive control of agencies, and the number of statewide elected offices. Workers’ input includes agency efficiency and fraud concerns. Broadus Jamerson cautions careful, thoughtful responses.
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Sanford
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Nashatker Leads Diverse South Aiken High With Spanish Ties
Principal Nashatker blends two languages to connect with the area's Hispanic families. She conducts many conferences in Spanish as ESL diversity grows, with 11 cultures represented in last year's ESL class at South Aiken. She moved from Texas in 1974, joined after student teaching, and is pursuing a USC PhD by December while her daughters Karen and Katie attend local universities.
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South Aiken
James Dawsey
Karen
Katie
South Aiken High School
USC
Winthrop University
West Nile appears unpredictable in western states
Health officials warn West Nile remains unpredictable with Colorado facing new cases and a recent death. Experts note that Arizona Utah Nevada and Oregon had no human or animal cases, while the spread could accelerate if Colorado rises. The CDC urges use of mosquito repellent in 16 affected states.
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Oregon
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Oklahoma
Nebraska
North Dakota
CDC
New SC bus law allows crossing on four lane roads
A new South Carolina rule lets motorists pass a school bus stopped on four or more lane roads while remaining illegal on two lane highways. The change aims to improve safety by requiring students to board or alight at the curb, raising concerns among transportation officials and parents about potential risks to children.
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Beth Ebener
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Ebener
Aiken Technical College
Business and Industry
Atcs
ATC
Gore assails Bush on Iraq economy in NY policy address
Former vice president Al Gore criticized President Bush for a divisive narrow agenda and misleading the nation on Iraq and the economy in a 35 minute policy speech at New York University. He credited the fall of the Taliban and Saddam Hussein but opposed unilateral war policy.
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Gore
White House
New York University
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Saddam Hussein
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