Accountability debate frames need for baseline to guide resources
The discussion centered on accountability plans for schools, criticizing unfunded mandates and stressing the need to identify baseline data and resource needs. Lawmakers face grafting proposals amid concerns from educators and officials about potential penalties and state takeovers. Participants from Aiken Graniteville and Belvedere voiced worries about letter grades, punitive outcomes, and funding for reforms.
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Newt Gingrich
Aiken
Graniteville
Belvedere
James Gallman
NAACP
Bridgestone/Firestone builds new SC tire plant in Graniteville
Wise recalls Bridgestone/Firestone’s team ethos and flexible leave policy as the South Carolina plant rises at Sage Mill Industrial Park in Graniteville. The facility, under construction in Aiken County, aims to be fully operational by spring 1999, reflecting corporate care for prospective hires.
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Bridgestone
Firestone
South Carolina
Aiken County
Sage Mill
Graniteville
Diversity conference proposals sought for CSRA event
Proposals are being accepted from individuals to conduct a workshop at the CSRA Diversity Conference co sponsored by the CSRA Diversity Forum and the Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department. The 2025 event runs Tuesday and Wednesday with a theme Bridging the Gap Valuing Diversity and Similarity. Joe Clark director of Essex County Youth Center in New Jersey will give the keynote. Registration fees are 60 for members and 75 for non members. For a proposal form call 593 3030.
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CSRA
Csra Diversity Forum
Aiken County
Northland Cable to raise rates for Aiken County
Northland Cable, after acquiring Intermedia facilities, announces March 1 rate increases for Aiken County viewers due to higher programming and external costs. Basic service rises to 9.29 dollars, cablevision to 21.35, full service to 30.64, taxes and fees extra, despite earlier council assurances.
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Northland Cable
Aiken County
Northland Cable Television
Intermedia
Northland
Cablevision
Ask
Aiken
Lee Johnson
Johnson
North Augusta council splits over C3 to C5 bingo zoning change
Local officials hear strong opposition to changing the C3 zone to C5 which would allow bingo as a non conforming use while planning panel urged a restrictive ordinance. Speakers like Gus and Mary Bright and Brenda Bancroft oppose gambling as danger to the community and public safety. The mayor and several council members favored retaining C3, warning about North Augusta becoming a gambling town as state action on video poker looms.
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Gus Bright
Buena Vista
Bright
Mary Bright
Tracy Coleman
Coleman
Brenda Bancroft
Ms. Bancroft
Kent Sullivan
North Augusta
Georgia trio nabbed in North Augusta armed video poker robbery
Phillip Young 41 of Augusta and Richard Garduno 20 of Augusta along with Teresa Morgan 32 of Hephzibah were arrested after two masked men and Morgan robbed Double 7’s at 535 Old Edgefield Road. Customers were forced to floor as money and guns were taken. Suspects fled by car. chased by North Augusta and Richmond County deputies and captured with cash and firearms.
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North Augusta
Georgia
Double 7
Old Edgefield Road
Michael Frank
Aiken County
Sheriff's Office
Phillip Young
Milledgeville Road
Augusta
Richard E. Garduno
Antebellum Drive
Apt. A
Teresa Janice Morgan
Butler Manor Drive
Hephzibah
Richmond County Law Enforcement Center
Break fast Club hosts seniors breakfast seminars monthly
Aiken Regional Medical Centers and the Lower Savannah Council of Governments sponsor The Break fast Club a monthly breakfast and seminar for seniors Each month covers a different wellness topic The Breakfast Club meets Fridays at 9 a m at Aurora Pavilion Registration is required by calling 641 6928
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Aurora Pavilion
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