Whitson to Take New Job As District Administrator
Warren B. Whitson, Silver Bluff High principal for two years, is named director of assessment and staff development for the School District of Aiken County. He will remain principal at Silver Bluff until mid September and his replacement will be announced soon. Whitson was among several applicants, with William Clyburn chosen as Aiken High School chief.
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Warren B. Whitson
Silver Bluff High School
Aiken County
Whitson
Robert W
Bob) Paskel
Silver Bluff
Paskel
Aiken High School
James A. Taylor
William C
Bill) Clyburn
AHS
Marion E. Webb
Webb
Lost Plea On Creeks Could Cost Plant Cooling Regulation
The state health department DHEC faces a board review on new rules for cooling water from SRP reactors. Current limits allow 175 F water to be released before reaching the Savannah River. new rules would require temperature compliance at the plant site. Officials say reclassifying streams as state waters could limit their use to receptors of cooling water.
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Clif Webb
DHEC
SRP
Savannah River
Roger Davis
Record Heat Drags On Across South Carolina
South Carolina endures five consecutive days of 100 plus degree heat with highs in the upper 90s to 103 across cities like Greer Florence and Columbia. Weather forecasters expect more heat and humidity while tropical storm Barry tracks toward Florida. Schools respond with early dismissals and open air conditioning concerns persist.
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South Carolina
Bush Field
Augusta
Aiken County
National Weather Service
Columbia
Melbourne
Fla
Barry
Florida
Greer
Florence
Charleston
State Weather Service
Athens
Charlotte
N.C
Memphis
Nashville
Weather Service
South Carolina-North Carolina
York
Anderson
Horry County
Calhoun County
Tests Show Students In Aiken County Improve
The Aiken County School Board heard that more students met Basic Skills Assess ment Program standards than statewide averages in most areas. Dr. John B. Bradley reported gains in reading and mathematics across several grades, with writing screening showing statewide parity or slight lead. ongoing reporting to parents and recommended at home help followed.
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Aiken County
John B. Bradley
Bradley
Desmond Girls Prepping for New School Year
The Desmond family describes back to school routines as public schools resume in Aiken County. The Desmond children Christine Karen Amy and Julie attend St Marys and St Angela Academy with uniforms and planned supplies for the new term. Christine notes worn books and secondhand options while St Marys charges a book fee.
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Desmond Girls
Julie
Amy
Christine
Karen
Ginny Southworth
Desmond
Aiken County
St. Angela Academy
St. Mary’s
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Regina Roberts
David Smith
Rockville
Myrtle Beach
Horry Counties
Greenville
J.L. Mann High School
Lynne Katonak
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