SRRDI eyes surplus gear to aid regional business growth
SRRDI plans a manufacturer database for the Aiken Allendale Barnwell Richmond and Columbia areas to match local firms with surplus SRS equipment. The move aims to speed up use of excess items though some board members question shifting from current methods. EFCO Corp. recently bought two presses from SRS for 10000 and plans a Barnwell facility with 1000 jobs.
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Vinella Joins Aiken Center for the Arts as Director
Vinella describes his path from Young Audiences of Eastern Pennsylvania to ACA in Aiken where he will lead publicity and development. He aims to engage community leaders at tonight’s reception as ACA prepares to take ownership of its building and plan renovations and events like the Sweet’arts Ball.
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Aiken
Aiken Center For the Arts
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New South Carolina tests to emphasize mastery and problem solving
Education officials explain that the redesigned assessments will measure mastery of concepts and skills. Superintendent Barbara Nielsen notes items will be more difficult and align with five year standards development. Pilot testing started in 1996 and will continue through this year.
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President promotes lifelong learning and education reform
President Clinton urged lifelong learning and universal Internet access as keys to education. He cited Augusta State University and a New Jersey school's computer program donated by Bell Atlantic, noting improved graduation and test scores. Attendees included Gov. Zell Miller and educators.
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Max Cleland
Augusta Area
Tanya Davis
Ms. Davis
Heather Thomas
J.J. Scalise
Ms. Thomas
Scalise
HOPE
Aiken City Named Pioneer in Healthier Communities Study
Aiken was chosen among 20 cities to join a five year research project on improving quality of life. The award honors its shared vision and active community involvement with Growing Into Life. The research formalizes May 35 in San Francisco at the Healthier Communities Summit.
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