Weather watch urged as Andrew nears with potential heavy rain
Meteorologist Steve Hodanish of the National Weather Service at Bush Field Augusta warns Andrew could bring heavy rainfall and possible severe weather. A tornado watch box was issued for Alabama and may extend to the local area depending on Andrew's track. Residents should monitor conditions and local broadcasts for updates.
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Andrew
Steve Hodanish
National Weather Service
Bush Field
Augusta
Hodanish
Alabama
Teachers Shortchanged Despite Pay Increases
Washington Sha teachers saw a 36 percent 1992 raise lifting average salaries to 34213 but union leaders say pay still undervalues teaching as a career. Albert Shanker warns the profession risks losing quality educators despite gains outpacing 1991-92 inflation.
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Washington Sha
American Federation of Teachers
Albert Shanker
Delaware
South Carolina
Socioeconomic factors tied to SAT scores in Aiken County
A school official notes lower test scores reflect community economics and says Aiken County benefits from many students in higher SES brackets. Data shows 28 percent of South Carolina high school students take 20 plus courses versus 41 percent nationally. Orangeburg District 4 reports 41 point math and 19 point verbal gains from tougher coursework.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Education Department
Nielsen
Orangeburg
Forest Service team aids Florida hurricane relief effort
Aiken and the Savannah River Forest Station sent a Blue Overhead Team to Miami to assist FEMA in establishing staging areas for equipment food and temporary housing and to provide security and supply services for federal agencies. Another incident team from the southwest will help in southern Louisiana as U S agencies mobilize disaster relief. Donations channels are listed for Red Cross Adventist Community Services Catholic Charities USA Church World Service Episcopal Church and World Relief funds.
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Sloyees
Savannah River Forest
Florida
Gary Sick
SAFS
Miami
Sick
Blue Overhead
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Pat O’bannon
O'Bannon
Insta
U.S
Louisiana
Department
Tcan Red Cross
Disaster Relief Fund
Washington, D.C
Adventist Community Services
Andrews University
Berrian Springs
Mich
Catholic Charities USA
King St. Suite
Alexandeia
Church World Service
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