4 K program aids term progress in South Carolina schools
Tracy Holsenbach’s East Aiken School of the Arts class teaches 4 year olds basic literacy and numeracy as lawmakers allocate 26 million dollars to expand 4 K. The 4 K program targets benefits for disadvantaged districts while private providers share the rest of the funds.
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Tracy Holsenbach
East Aiken School of the Arts
S.C. General Assembly
Aiken
Aiken County
Area Deaths James Holt Jr Salley Masters Augusta
Augusta community notes two deaths in area obituaries James Howard Holt Jr and Salley Marcus R Masters are listed in 6A deaths and funerals notices with brief service details and survivor notes.
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James Howard Holt Jr
Salley
Marcus R. Masters
Augusta
Five Day Forecast Overview With Showers
Cloudy conditions with isolated thunderstorms expected across the period. Highs near 79 degrees and nightly lows around 65. A mix of sun, clouds, and stray storms possible each day. Stay tuned for specific daily updates and any weather warnings.
4K Jump Start Emphasized by School Officials
Holsenbach notes past kindergarten location while Peggy Trivelas highlights the 4-K program as a first literacy and numeracy introduction. She says early academics drive school readiness, shifting focus from socialization to academics for four year olds. See 4K Page 14A.
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Holsenbach
Peggy Trivelas
City votes to back new North Augusta redevelopment plan
Aiken County School Board approved limited participation in North Augusta's redevelopment, a first hurdle toward financing for a stadium hotel conference center and other projects. The plan now awaits County Council approval after a 7-2 board vote, with potential $1 million annual benefits over 18 to 20 years depending on success.
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Aiken
Tad Barber
North Augusta
Lark Jones
Todd Glover
Record Breaking Cold Hits CSRA August Temperatures
The CSRA saw unusually cool weather for August with Thursday temperatures around 72 degrees, the region recording one of its lowest August highs. Bush Field in Augusta measured 65 degrees at 2 10 p.m., surpassing the 2004 mark of 78.
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CSRA
Jim Kilmer
National Weather Service
West Columbia
Bush Field
Augusta
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