Textbook Shortage Widespread In Aiken County High Schools
Aiken County schools report a textbook shortage across subjects though some state officials deny a systemic problem. Local admins cite statewide fault while a Department of Education worker says books are not in short supply. Teachers get paper and printing access as students lack ready texts. Christ ie Southerland a freshman at Aiken High says pre algebra and physical science books missing. Wagener Salley High School assistant Sheneque Jackson notes a ten book short and ongoing distribution concerns.
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Aiken County
State Department of Education
Wiliam Cossman Sadney
Gossman
Christie Southerland
Aiken High
Southerland Sid Or ‘Sheneque Jackson
Wagener- Salley High School
Bandits Fail Robbery In Aiken Shootout At Royal Deck
Four bandits attempted an armed robbery at the Royal Deck Party Shop in Aiken near Edgefield Road. Craig Amans fired, wounding one bandit in the leg before the suspects fled in a blue Toyota Celica and a security officer later reported a gunshot victim arrival.
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Aiken
Craig Alan Amans
Martintown Road
North Augusta
Brendan Tyler
Edgefield Road
Royal Deck
Amans
Sheriffs Office
Toyota
Community line invites readers to report news
A local notice urges readers to call 648 2311 with tips or ideas for news. The brief emphasizes direct contact for submissions and tips.
Who Will Blink First Cable Stations Near Deadline
Local network affiliates and cable companies near a showdown over broadcasting rights. The Cable Consumer Protection Act gives broadcasters rights to compensation, while cable operators resist. If no accord by October 6, customers could lose signals. WFXG-TV Augusta fears last minute talks. WIBF-TV Augusta airs ads urging customers to act.
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ABC
NBC
CBS
Fox Network
Palmetto Cablevision
Artists Cable
North Augusta
Nyucias Y Conapescans
Steve Friedheim
Wfxg-Tv
Augusta
Fox
Ais Cpefort
Ares Aerogeeeane Oe
Friedheim
Wibf-Tv
Miss Aiken County Seeks S C Crown Again
21 year old Jessica Rosanne Joiner was named Miss Aiken County 1994 after previously holding the title in 1991. She aims to compete in Miss South Carolina again, saying experience matters though she won’t predict her results. Joiner cited the Nancy Moore Thurmond Memorial Trophy as a motivation.
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Aiken County
Jessica Rosanne Joiner
Ms. Joiner
Aiken Coun
Nancy Moore Thurmond
Ms. Thurmond
Uss
Sen. Strom Thurmond
Nancy
Equality Theme from King Dream Speech Reflected in 1963 March
Thirty years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in Washington about equality, about 200000 demonstrated for civil rights. The piece notes progress and ongoing legal suits amid incidents like the Rodney King beating and Los Angeles riots.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Washington, D.C
Rodney King
Los Angeles
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