07 Dec 2000
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 2000
Page
1
Florida State linebacker Jamal Reynolds won the Lombardi Award as the nation's top college lineman. Reynolds credited his teammates after a season built on his move from defensive end and a relentless pursuit of quarterbacks.
Texas Governor George W. Bush says he has pretty much made up his mind on White House staff and possible Cabinet appointments but continues to delay public announcements due to ongoing election litigation. advisers consider a simultaneous Cabinet reveal and a Washington trip if a verdict or concession arises.
North Augusta ceramist David Stuart mentors kindergartners in an artist in residence program turning clay into expressive masks. Students explore eyes ears noses and hairstyles while Stuart, known for Wild Hare Pottery, notes the energy fuels his own artistic drive.
Aiken County Administrator Joan Wilson said a temporary suspension of Sunday blue laws is not feasible. Advertising for 14 days and a three‑month delay would be required, keeping stores closed until 1:30 p.m. on Sundays. Merchants fear lost Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve sales while no local relief is planned.
South Carolina Transportation Department urges a 7 cent per gallon gas tax increase and an 8 dollar vehicle registration fee boost to fund road improvements. Transportation Commission Chair Morgan Martin said the plan would raise about 300 million while resurfacing 28,000 miles of secondary roads remains unfunded. He noted funds are diverted to new highway projects with federal matches and urged quick action through lawmakers.
The latest international round shows American students improved slightly in math and science but remain mid-pack. Japan and Singapore lead, with reactions from educators like Janet Watkins at Silver Bluff High School and policymakers noting stalled education funding and HR 4755.
Event notices list deaths and funeral homes for Ellen Grandy Knight Marett Wagener lizard David McKie Jr Granitevile Cheatham John Clare Miller Aiken Hazel Hendrix Schulhofer Aiken Rhett Keenan Wall Wiliston Loon Whetstone West Columbia ake Rha was a Yes
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