Holidays Bring Out Nutcrackers In Mrs Thompson’s Collection
Maye Beth Thompson began collecting nutcrackers after a Switzerland trip in 1980. Her home displays more than 80 figures across mantels, shelves, and tables, plus seasonal pieces like a leprechaun, witch, Pilgrims and Indians. Her diverse collection includes Kermit the Frog, a ballerina, skier, sailor, drummer, baker, snowmen, and circus animals.
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Maye Beth Thompson
Switzerland
Autcracker
Europe
Germany
Be A Grad Not A Dad Billboard Sparks Debate In Aiken
Aiken County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Council planned be a grad not a dad billboards across the county with the slogan devised by South Airicn High School student Doug Thomas. Some high schools did not distribute covers, as principals objected to perceived bias against boys. Area 4 assistant superintendent Lyndon Carey said the slogan was left to principals. The council defended the message as a call to thoughtful discussion on teen pregnancy. Educators remain cautious about sex education amid local debates.
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Aiken County
Area 4
Lyndon Carey
Ridge ‘Spring Monetta
Wagener-Salley
Carey
Leeann Harris
Florida man identified in Miami Lakes double murder
Miami police identified Jose Antonio Elias, 32, of Miami, as the Florida man killed along with three Aiken County men behind a Miami Lakes warehouse. The four bodies were found burning and charred, hindering fingerprint ID. Dental records are being used to confirm identities of the four victims.
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Miami Metro Dade
Florida
Aiken County
Miami
Miami Lakes
Jose Antonio Elias
N.W
Pat Brickman
Elias
Aiken
Donnell Ramsey
Lenwood Ramsey
Wilmont Pat
Readiness scores rise for Aiken first graders
Aiken County public schools report a 5 percent improvement in readiness testing for first graders over last year with 74.9 percent meeting the CSAB standard, still below the state average of 79.6 percent. Dr. Linda Eldridge credits full day kindergarten access for gains. The legislature has shifted.
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Aiken County
S.C
Linda Eldridge
Lawmakers push for full funding of full day kindergarten
Testing results show support for funding full day kindergarten in coming year. Educators and lawmakers back full funding beyond the current two thirds. Dr. Eldridge notes the program aims to prepare students for academic success as teachers strive to deliver readiness.
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Dr. Eldridge
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Ginny Southworth
Minion
Bridge
Abby
Endin D. Nipper
Aiken ‘Entenary
Aiken Edgefield
Saluda
Lexington
Barnwell
Protopy
Sram Webster
Bernie Chavous
Horry Street
Mike Hawkins
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