State Board weighs uniform school start plan debate
State Board members clash over a one size fits all start date for schools. Critics fear earlier starts cut tourism and shorten the year while supporters push the plan as a statewide standard with local exemptions possible. Greenville officials defend action.
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Chris Verenes
Aiken
State Board of Education
Verenes
State Board
Horry County
Walker
House Education Committee
Ronny
Education Board
Greg Killian
Myrtle Beach
Killian
Bradley
Greenville
Bill Harner
Harner
Historic Crossways inn hosts five year tour on Saturday
For a tour of the Crossways bed and breakfast site guests will visit the simple cotton plantation turned historic home with Evans giving an election speech from the veranda. Anne Lattimore will greet visitors at Jasmine Cottage as the Aiken Choral Society provides music during the 4 to 7 pm event. Maps available from 3:30 pm at Fresh Choice Cafe. Tickets at door and select shops for 10 dollars per person. Call Patricia Carter Hall at 649 9198 for details.
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Crossways
Evans
Anne Lattimore
Jasmine Cottage
Aiken Choral Society
Fresh Choice Cafe
Park Avenue
Fairfield
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Plum Pudding
Patti's Hallmark and
Aiken
Patricia Carter
Bankrupt Firm AGY Announces Restructuring Talks Worldwide
AGY disclosed ongoing restructuring discussions with its senior secured lenders regarding about 180 million dollars in debt. The company aims to reach terms to stabilize finances amid global financial pressures.
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AGY
Pfefferle
US Bankruptcy Court
District of Delaware
Wilmington
Advanced Glassfiber Yarns LLC
Owens- Corning
Sanford Winthrop trustees form task force on education funding
The Sanford Winthrop University Board of Trustees plans a 30 member transition team to study education issues amid state revenue shortfalls. Rita Allison chairs the panel with Maurice Washington, focusing on funding, facilities, and recruiting good teachers while weighing diverse viewpoints and keeping academic gains in SAT scores in view.
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Burkhalter
Spartanburg
Rita Allison
S.C. State University Board
Maurice Washington
Sanford
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