05 Jan 2003
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2003
Page
1
Editor notes Oakwood Windsor Elementary School near holidays shows strong community spirit. Principal Dr Alice Sheehan and staff nurture a welcoming atmosphere as parents praise teachers and many students qualify for free or reduced lunch yet thrive through support and engagement.
In Philadelphia a surge of calls to nonprofits and labor departments followed the Dec 28 expiration of a 13 week unemployment extension. About 800 people faced loss of federal benefits while Congress delayed a new extension and President Bush prepared a benefits plan.
Aiken County residents face higher unemployment as South Carolina's rate climbs to 6.3 percent in November, the highest since 1996. The state trail remains above the nation, while Aiken sits at 5.2 percent, with the Salvation Army expanding aid to affected families.
Nancy Busbee says the South Carolina First Steps program is on track with state goals after a statewide evaluation by Child Trends. She notes local efforts in Aiken County show expected results despite a 17.9 percent midyear budget cut, which forced dropping some planned programs and protections for existing projects.
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