Legislators Debate Education Bill in Columbia
Legislators in Columbia discuss the proposed D C Accountability Act of 1996 setting new student pass rate benchmarks by 1997 1988 and 2001 and sanctioning substandard schools. Lawmakers voice concerns on harsh penalties and need for public hearings and amendments before a vote.
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Columbia
D.C
Bob Walker
R-Landrum
Walker
House Education and Public Works
Roland Smith
R-Langley
Smith
Education Committee
Charles Sharpe
R-Wargener
Mattie Hall Rates Increase At Aiken County Council Act
Aiken County approves Fiscal 1996 budget for the Mattie C. Hall Health Center with a $1.50 daily room-rate hike for private pay patients. Budget, called Option 4 by National HealthCare, passed 7-2 despite an effort to strike the rise.
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Aiken County
Mattie C. Hall Health Center
Russ Ferrara
Ferara
National HealthCare
Eddie Butler
Ferrara
Richard LaRoche
Mattie C. Hall
Ash Wednesday Services Mark Start of Lent at Local Church
Christians observe Ash Wednesday with morning and evening services. The priest applies ashes in the shape of a cross while quoting Genesis 3 19 and reminding worshippers of mortal life. Lent emphasizes penance fasting and spiritual discipline with studies and prayers during the season.
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Jesus
Jesus Christ
Rowell
Lent Observance Begins Observance spans Christian denominations
Lent is the spring season of penance and reflection observed by many Christian churches including Catholics Lutherans and Eastern Orthodox. Ash Wednesday marks its start forty days before Easter excluding Sundays. Observances vary by denomination or individual and include fasting almsgiving and abstaining from pleasures. Father Phillip Lewis of Christ Church Episcopal Missionary Church in Columbia likens it to going hungry before a great feast.
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Phillip Lewis
Christ Church Episcopal Missionary Church
Columbia
Lent and Ash Wednesday Observances Highlight Catholic Traditions
The article notes shifts toward subdued sanctuary ambiance and removal of brass for Lent. Catholic rites at St. Mary Help of Christians include Ash Wednesday services and foreheads marked with ash. Father McDuffie emphasizes dependence on God and penance as paths to purification and renewed conversion through daily scripture readings.
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Tim Pemper
New Testament Baptist Church
Graniteville
Pemper
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
Paul McDuffie
St. Mary
Father McDuffie
Buchanan Trails in New Hampshire and Campaign Signals
The GOP race shifts as Buchanan and Alexander, third in New Hampshire, plan state campaigning while Dole heads to North and South Dakota. Beasley schedules tours with Cale Yarborough and Gramm supporters joining. Republicans target Buchanan over America first trade policy amid efforts to mobilize socially conservative voters in South Carolina.
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Buchanan
Lamar Alexander
New Hampshire
Dole
North Dakota
South Dakota
Beasley
Cale
Cale Yarborough
Texas
Phil Gramm
Campbell
South Carolina
Gramm
Summit Pledges Community Action After Imagine Aiken Forum
Attendees urged parents to engage more in their children's lives and pledged to compile ideas from the session. A report on group accomplishments will be shared in three months at the next meeting. Rep. William Clyburn pressed for action across churches homes and schools.
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June Murff
Aiken Chamber
Imagine Aiken Forum
Marvin Brown Jr
William Clyburn
D-Aiken
Clyburn
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