Proposal to merge USC Aiken with South Carolina State faces opposition
South Carolina State officials push a plan to fuse USC Aiken, South Carolina State College, and Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College into one university. USC Aiken and local leaders resist, citing distinct missions and potential loss of identity, while a Governor’s Blue Ribbon Committee weighs legal compliance with civil rights rules.
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South Carolina State College
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
South Carolina
Usc-A
Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech
South Carolina State
Orangeburg
South Carolina State University
M. Maceo Nance Jr
William C
Bill) Casper
Orangeburg College
Columbia
Casper
University of South Carolina
USCA
Aiken
Robert E
Bob) Penland
Aiken County
Penland
James Clyburn
Clyburn
USC
Aiken County Schools Move to Increase Bond Sale
The Aiken County Board of Education authorizes selling up to 3.2 million dollars in bonds to finish the district building program begun in 1976. The plan adds to 4.6 million approved last year while anticipating notes due in April to cover costs for Midland Valley South Aiken and Silver Bluff high schools.
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Aiken County
Aiken County Board of Education
Midland Valley High
South Aiken High
Silver Bluff
Ted B. Willis
Willis
Durward B. Pridgen
Dr. Pridgen
Crosland Park Sewers Strain City Resources Amid Flood Problems
Crosland Park faces ongoing sewer flood issues as the city spends heavy hours and funds on testing cleaning and repairs. Residents claim damages and lack of compensation while officials cite aging back-yard sewer placement and undersized pipes as causes.
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Crosland Park
Don Norton
Aldrich Street
Norton
South Carolina
Roland Windham
Wyatt Johnson
Public Works
Johnson
Aikenite Randy Davidson Ponders Bliss and Ignorance
Randy Davidson asks whether ignorance is bliss and questions why happiness is scarce. The humorous remark prompts readers to reflect on awareness and contentment.
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Randy Davidson
Cynthia Dwyer Flies To Freedom From Iran
American writer Cynthia Dwyer, 49, freed after nine months in Iranian prison, flew to Dubai on an Iran Air flight escorted by Swiss and U.S. officials. She declined to speak to reporters as she headed home, with no itinerary revealed.
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United Arab Emirates
Cynthia Dwyer
Iran
Freedom
Persian Gulf
Dwyer
Tehran
Iranair
Markus Hirsiger
U.S
William Wolfe
Tom
Flavio Meroni
Switzerland
Sue Pittman
Mrs. Dwyer
Tornado Hits Bay Minette Middle School
An apparent tornado struck Bay Minette Middle School injuring some and prompting emergency vehicles to rush to the scene. Hospitals in Baldwin County were placed on alert to treat the injured as officials assess damage near U.S. 31 in Bay Minette, northeast of Mobile.
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Ala
Bay Minette Middle School
U.S. 31
Baldwin County
Mobile
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