Wagener teen pursues Citadel dream inspired by Mace
Rosita Navarro, a 2003 Wagener-Salley graduate, left for The Citadel after reading Nancy Mace’s book In the Company of Men. She plans to study political science, join the Marine Corps during college, then attend law school with the JAG Corps. Navarro cites faith, community life, and ambition to change the world as driving forces.
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New rules to change school certification
Joel Madore a science teacher at Schofield Middle School loves his eighth graders and could not imagine teaching younger or older kids. New and pending state and federal rules require elementary education teachers to be certified for grades 2 6 not 1 8. The change pressures teachers to certify in language arts science math or social studies and may cause shortages in middle and high schools.
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Restaurant manager arrested for failing to assist officer
Justine E. Carter, 43, of 169 Country Lane was charged with refusing to assist a deputy sheriff after she would not call 911 when off duty Sgt. Eric Owenby investigated a fight near Hardee’s in Aiken County. Law limits set a fine of 30 to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail for noncompliance.
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Aiken Standard Readers Share Community News Tips
Readers are invited to submit story ideas and photos to the Aiken Standard. Contact editorial at 648-2311 or editorial@aikenstandard.com to share local happenings, events, or special organization activities.
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MAP Commission to Hold Public Hearing in Aiken County
The MAP Commission on Management Accountability and Performance will hold a public hearing Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Aiken Technical College Amphitheater. Chair Ken Wingate and spokesman Michael Sponhour urge residents to share ideas on making government more efficient and responsive. Written comments and online surveys are also accepted as part of six planned statewide hearings.
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Lightning Strikes Two Homes on Lundee Drive in Aiken
Lightning struck two homes in the 2000 block of Lundee Drive causing upstairs smoke in one residence and minor damage in the other as responders reported no injuries. Aiken County deputy later arrested a DUI suspect after a traffic stop at Columbia Highway and Beaverdam Road, who resisted officers and kicked at a patrol car.
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Friday Drawn Numbers Snapshot
Friday’s lottery update lists Pick 3 Midday 9 4 4 and Pick 3 Evening 6 5 2. Pick 4 Midday 7 7 7 4 and Pick 4 Evening 2 4 7 5. Carolina 5 drawn in the five number sequence 12 15 19 27 34.
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Georgia Lottery Numbers Friday Draws
Georgia Lottery announces Friday results across games including Cash 3 Midday 7 3 7 Cash 3 Evening 6 8 8 Cash 4 Midday 0 3 0 1 Cash 4 Evening 4 3 2 0 Fantasy 5 3 26 39 31 23 Change Game K 6 0 2 3 E Change Game P 5 8 1 3 F Change Game 0 3 4 2 2 F Mega Millions 1 16 20 41 52 Mega Ball 13.
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Office hours and contact information for the Aiken Standard are listed along with publisher responsibilities and subscription rates. Payment options include EzPay monthly debits and extended weekly plans. Delivery reliability is noted with a customer service number for late papers and extended evening and weekend hours.
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