South Carolina tops in standards says Quality Counts report
A nonprofit rankings group names South Carolina number one for K-12 standards and accountability but places 41st for chances of success. The report, Quality Counts 2007 from Editorial Projects in Education, highlights gaps linked to poverty, graduation rates, and preparation for work.
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Snapshots of Aiken Past and Present lecture series
Aiken County Historical Museum hosts five uniquely Aiken history talks from January 16 to February 13, every Tuesday at 10 30 a m. Presented with USC Aiken Continuing Education the program targets newcomers and long time residents seeking political history and local lore.
Snapshots of Aiken to explore 200 years of history
Aiken County Historical Museum hosts a lecture series titled Uniquely Aiken with five talks. Eugene Levy opens on 200 years of political history, followed by Douglas Rabold on Hitchcock Woods, Walt Joseph on Savannah River Site and Cold War work, James McNair Jr. on golf in the Winter Colony, and Dr. Delina Hickey on Hopelands Gardens and local clubs. An optional lunch and croquet demo are set for Feb 15 at the Green Boundary Club. Tickets are 30 dollars for all five lectures with a 15 dollar donation to Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum. For details contact USCA Continuing Education at 641-3563.
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Augusta teen to be tried as adult in one armed robbery
A 16 year old from Augusta will be tried as an adult in the Nov 24 2006 Zaxby s armed robbery in North Augusta. Prosecutors may also seek adult handling for two additional robberies at North Augusta gas stations as their cases proceed in juvenile court.
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