Leader seeks funds for poker fight in South Carolina
Charlotte Observer report details Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter sending a letter to more than 500 video gambling operators asking for at least 3500 to support legal action against Gov Beasley's bid to ban video gambling. Republicans call unethical shakedown, while Cobb-Hunter defends positions on gambling policy and a referendum.
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Charlotte
Gilda Cobb-Hunter
D. Orangeburg
David Beasley
South Carolina
The
Observer
Cobb-Hunter
House Democratic Caucus
Charles Condon
Iam
Aiken County panel weighs new education standards and scheduling
Education leaders and parents debated new performance oriented standards, block scheduling, and added 24 credit goals for K through 12. Superintendent Dr Linda Eldridge backed graduation credits for eighth graders in certain cases while critics complained about workload and clarity. Speakers urged more parent input and questioned school board involvement as students urged practical reforms and transparency.
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Linda Eldridge
Aiken County
Townsend
Bill Clyburn
D-Aiken
Rudy Mason
R-Aiken
Roland Smith
R Langley
Smith
Jim Hamilton
Pam
Beech Island teens dies in crash mourned as fine students
Funeral services for Jason Limehouse and Joshua Loveday, both SBHS juniors and Heights Baptist Church members, are set for 10 a.m. at Heights Baptist Church Beech Island. Jason died at the scene. Joshua died en route to the Medical College of Georgia after a head on collision with an 18 wheeler on Silver Bluff Road. Trucker not seriously injured. rain and possible hydroplaning under investigation.
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SBHS
Joshua
Jason
Hodges
Miss Hubbs
Heights Baptist Church
Beech Island
Bryan McIntosh
Bert Baynham
Old White Church
Summerville
Baynham, Mclntosh
Bob Patterson
Sunset Memory Gardens
Medical College of
Georgia
Aiken County
Sue ‘Townsend
Silver Bluff Road
Finley
Louise Limehouse
Joe
Tricia Loveday
Students seek better prep in a challenging mixed curriculum
Reading excerpts show students voicing frustration with single subject emphasis and calling for earlier training in math science and writing. American high schoolers like Kamil Brown and Kristin Schulte urge tougher courses including physics and chemistry, while international tests reveal US scores lag in general math and science.
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Kamil” Brown
Miami
Brown
Washington
Kristin Schulte
Wichita
Kan
Czech Republic
Italy
Lithuania
Russian Federation
Australia
Canada
France
Germany
Hungary
ASCO Employees Thank You Note of Gratitude
The Harley family expresses thanks for love support and kindness during their sorrow. Special gratitude goes to all the ladies of line 8 and to ASCO employees for comfort shown by George M. Harley and family.
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ASCO
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the Harley Family
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