Controversy Over African American Center Funding in Aiken
Readers debate funding a proposed African American Cultural Center via sales taxes. Critics urge repurposing into the Aiken County Museum or locating in Georgia, noting NAACP boycott implications and stressing the center should serve all visitors. A Talkback line invites further input.
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South Carolina
NAACP
Georgia
Windows at Wisteria Manor business in Aiken ties to 25-year catering firm
The Aug 10 Aiken Standard notes Windows at Wisteria Manor, distinct from Wisteria Manor at 1210 Whiskey Road run by Bill Manfredi for 25 years in catering. The two entities are separate despite similar names.
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SANL signs agreement with South Carolina State University
SRNL will sign a memorandum of understanding with South Carolina State University at a 3 p.m. ceremony on the Orangeburg campus to foster joint research in nuclear engineering machine tooling fabrication measurement and robotics. The pact allows staff exchanges joint student mentoring and shared facilities as part of a broader SRS university partnership.
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Local duo dominates Viva Las Vegas dance competition
Catherine Glance and instructor John Chester swept 49 firsts and one second in 50 divisions at the Viva Las Vegas World Pro motions Competition held August 12 to 15 in Las Vegas. Glance began lessons in February at Palmetto Ballroom and praised Chester’s teaching.
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Aiken
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Educator Jason Fulmer Featured in ETV Program
Aiken educator Jason Fulmer, once South Carolina teacher of the year, is spotlighted in a 30 minute ETV production titled Educating with Passion and Purpose. The program airs Sunday at 3 30 p m and repeats on the South Carolina channel ITV for schools.
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Instructional Television Network
Aiken
Jason Fulmer
S.C
ITV
Fulmer
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George W. Bush
Laura Bush
Dunstan murder trial halted as Burke lacks defense lawyers
Ronald F. Burke, 25, pleads not guilty to murder in the death of Tamara Dunstan and to killing her unborn child. The pre trial hearing ends when the judge says more than one lawyer is required for a death penalty case as Burke cannot find counsel. Investigators say Dunstan was killed during a burglary and kidnapping.
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Tamara Dunstan
West Augusta
Edgefield County
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Burke
Peter Johnson
Superior Court
Albert M. Pickett
Pickett
Dunstan
Medical College of Georgia
Children’s Medical Center
House
Danny Craig
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