Bush proposes statewide high school testing expansion sparks debate
President Bush seeks yearly reading and math tests for grades nine through 11 to broaden federal role in education. South Carolina already requires a 10th grade exit exam for graduation. Dr. Frank Roberson of the Aiken School District warns against adding on to current testing, fearing curriculum restriction.
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Frank Roberson
Aiken
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Training and equipment curbed deaths after Graniteville derailment
After the Jan 6 Graniteville train derailment released chlorine gas nine people died. DHS training gear decontamination tents and mobile command units helped responders save dozens of lives that would have been lost if the incident occurred before 9/11 2001.
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Graniteville
Tors
Alabama
Aiken County
Phil Clarke
Salvation Army honors volunteers at annual banquet
Salvation Army in Aiken recognized volunteers at its annual banquet led by Capt. Luis Viera. USC Aiken Chancellor Tom Hallman received remarks, and Martha Schofield’s legacy was highlighted. Graniteville train disaster aid cited as community effort. Silver Bluff High School Naval Junior ROTC donated over 8000 canned goods, with Christina Chambers accepting top award.
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Luis Viera
Aiken
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Tom Hallman
Martha Schofield
Graniteville
Peo
Fred Cavanaugh
Silver Bluff
Christina Chambers
Sanford urges tougher penalties in seat belt bill
Gov Mark Sanford argues a Senate passed seat belt measure fails to deter violations or aid juries. He wants records of belt use sent to insurers and road checks allowed, while noting fines of 25 dollars current law makes: he may not support without changes. Senate opponent Glenn McConnell warns against overreach.
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Troopers Target Uninsured Drivers In South Carolina
South Carolina Highway Patrol units, including 33 veterans, intensified efforts against uninsured motorists. The ALIR system alerts law enforcement to lapse in coverage, triggering immediate DMV contact and insurer notices to motorists after lapses begin.
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