PASS switches to new and clearer PASS exams in 2009
South Carolina moves from PACT to the PASS tests in 2009 with three performance categories and delayed release of scores. State officials say results will aid classroom teaching, with reports to parents and districts due later, while comparisons to old tests are discouraged.
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Aiken County
Ed.sc
South Carolina
Jim Rex
O’gorman
Rex
O’gormar
PASS
Deborah Bass
A.L. Corbett Middle School
Driving Texting Ban Sparks Debate Across States
Lawmakers argue for a texting ban while driving noting distraction risks. Supporters cite cases of crashes and a Facebook group surpassing 500 members. opponents urge broader distracted driving measures and note enforcement challenges. States and DC have enacted or restricted texting and hands free use in varying degrees.
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Don Bowen
R-Anderson
Roland Smith
R-Warrenville
Smith
Shane Massey
R-idgefield
Massey
Charleston
Stephanie Merrell
Merrell
Aiken
Tim Carlton
Carlton
District of Columbia
Family preserves lasting treasure from a life of work
An heir recounts a treasure stash of albums and memorabilia linked to a woman’s career and family. Items include tax returns, commendations, a 25 year United Merchants pin, wedding sets, CCC era photos, and a suspected Inter Allied Victory Medal. The family seeks more information about two mystery pieces.
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Chriswell
United Merchants
Larry Posey
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
CCQ
Florida
John Lofton
Bath
Security Federal to pay quarterly dividend of .08 per share
Security Federal Corporation, parent of Security Federal Bank, will pay a quarterly dividend of 0.08 per share around March 15 to shareholders on record as of February 28. It marks the 77th consecutive quarterly payout since the 1987 conversion from mutual to stock ownership due to profitability. The bank operates 13 full service branches in Aiken, Clearwater, Graniteville, Langley, Lexington, North Augusta, Wagener, Columbia, West Columbia and Evans, Georgia.
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Security Federal Corporation
Security Federal Bank
Aiken
Clearwater
Graniteville
Langley
Lexington
North Augusta
Wagener
Columbia
West Columbia
Evans, Ga
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Aiken Mall
VISA
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American Express
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Discover
Security Federal
Primesteakhouseaiken.com
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Ueater
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