Transition to Common Core reshapes local education approach
In its 23rd year of teaching Renee Enlow recalls past anxieties as Jefferson Elementary begins implementing Common Core in English and math. Aiken County schools plan a multi year transition with professional development, coaches, and a shift to new assessments replacing PASS and PACT. Leaders emphasize uniform standards and higher expectations to equip students with 21st century skills.
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Renee Enlow
Aiken County
Enlow
King Laurence
Laurence
Anita Alexander
Alexander
Warrenville
Bryanna Roper
Giovanni Mercado
William McCoy
Citadel honors Wilson on Commandant's Distinguished Service List
Brendon Kenneth Wilson of Aiken is named to The Citadel Commandant's Distinguished Service List for notable semester contributions. Wilson, a criminal justice major with Palmetto Battery, earns recognition from the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.
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Brendon Kenneth Wilson
Aiken
Citadel
Military College of South Carolina
South Carolina Corps of Cadets
Wilson
Palmetto Battery
Peach season ends this weekend at local stands
Local peach stands wind down as farmers harvest the last fruit of the season. Tim Bledsoe and his sons run Dan's Peaches near Whiskey Road with a brisk sale pace aided by rainy weather and high demand. Customers praise the season saying peaches brighten rainy days.
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Rutland Avenue
Laurens Street
Tim Bledsoe
Dan
Caleb
Whiskey Road
Tyler
Tire and Auto Services
Grace Vance
Bledsoe
Raymond Robinson
Aiken County
Robinson
Monetta
Outback in Aiken adds Saturday lunch service
Aiken Outback now serves Saturday lunch with hours from 11 am to 1 pm. Manager Josh Cury says the move drew strong interest after the first Saturday lunch, with 30 to 40 restaurants extending weekend hours. The lunch menu features two new entrées and a seven ninety nine lunch combo, plus lighter options.
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Outback
Cary
Columbia
Augusta
Aiken’s
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