Aiken County Board Debates Evolution Teaching
The Aiken County school board faced a debate over teaching Darwinian evolution with community input urged and the possibility of opt out or opt in options for students. Board chair Dr John Bradley urged caution as members expressed divisions, with Wilson accusing the board of suppressing academic freedom and pushing state approved evolution.
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Aiken County
Dennis
Wilson
John Bradley
Aiken
Legislators eye lottery decision amid lively Senate first day
The opening session featured a standing ovation for a white haired businessman as changes rolled in the Senate on key committees including Ryberg and Warren Giese with replacements in medical and corrections. A camera dropped in the gallery during oath taking as lawmakers began a busy year with budget and reapportionment on the agenda and local chefs noted for seeking higher pay in Georgia. Citizens packed the floor and TV monitors while receptions planned by the SC Bankers Association and Palmetto Conservation Foundation awaited lawmakers.
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Senate
Ryberg
David Thomas
Greenville
Warren Giese
Richland
Nikki Setzler
Lexington
Moore
Harvey Peeler
Gaffney
Savannah
Georgia
State House
Suc
SC. Bankers Association
The
Palmetto Conservation Foundation
Verne Smith Switches Parties Shifts Senate Control
Verne Smith leaves the Democrats for the Republicans, creating a 23 23 Senate tie that tips with his defection. GOP gains widen in the House as Gloria Haskins secures her late husband’s seat giving a 70 54 majority. Governor Hodges seeks cooperation on a lottery, teacher pay, and state cuts.
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Verne Smith
Jim Hodges
Florida
Virginia
Gloria Haskins
Senate
Smith
South Carolina schools face certification push and low ratings
The Legislature must ratify a proposal requiring middle grades teachers to hold new certification by 2008 in two of four areas. Tenenbaum notes middle school teachers need strong content knowledge and adolescent development skills. The report gives South Carolina a D minus overall, cites funding gaps and calls for fair funding distribution. about 40 districts have sued the state over funding.
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Tenenbaum
South Carolina
South Carlina
Exporting fundamentals class planned at USC Aiken
The CSRA Export Network offers a one day seminar on Fundamentals of Exporting Thursday Jan 25 from 9 am to pm in Room 107 Administration Building USC Aiken. Topics include export strategy resources direct versus indirect exporting overseas representatives negotiations payment methods shipping and case studies. Registration is 40 per person and includes A Basic Guide to Exporting. For information call Jayne Woodward Barbara Myrick Reka Mosteller or Moore.
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University of South Carolina
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Charleston
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Columbia Export Assistance Center
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