State Education Department names deputy superintendent in Wagoner
State Superintendent Dr. Mick Zais appointed Dr. Nancy Busbee of Wagener as deputy superintendent in the Division of Accountability last June. She visited Aiken Tuesday for a public hearing on a plan to seek a waiver from certain No Child Left Behind Act regulations.
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Nintendo offers second look at Wii U console and screen controller
Nintendo Co outlines a new Wii U game machine featuring a touch screen controller. The device includes a large screen and aims to redefine handheld and home gaming integration.
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Earthquake off Western Indonesia Triggers Brief Tsunami Warning
A powerful earthquake struck waters off western Indonesia early Wednesday prompting a brief tsunami warning. Residents rushed into the streets but no injuries or major damage were reported. See international news, 9A.
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Carter praises Egypt elections as Egyptian will prevails
Former President Jimmy Carter dismissed concerns about Islamist gains in Egypt's first post Mubarak vote. He said the election reflects the will of the Egyptian people and he praised the process as decisive.
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Retirement facility proposed on Silver Bluff Road in Aiken
The Aiken City Planning Commission approved a retirement community on 5 acres along Silver Bluff Road near Pascalis Place beside a fire station. The plan includes annexation with Planned Residential zoning and a concept plan, approved 5 to 2 with two members opposing. The main building would rise to three stories and contain 118 suites.
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NCLB Waiver Could Replace AYP Rules In SC Schools
South Carolina weighs a temporary No Child Left Behind waiver to replace Adequate Yearly Progress with a state growth model. Deputy Superintendent Nancy Busbee said the measure would apply until Congress re authorizes NCLB with hearings in Millbrook Elementary drawing about 40 attendees including Aiken officials. The plan envisions a state designed accountability system and would shift focus from meeting every objective to measured improvement.
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Police seek rape suspect in Aiken residence invasion
Local officers ask for public help identifying a man who entered an Aiken home while the resident checked the mail and raped her at gunpoint. The 9:30 a.m. Jan. 3 attack left investigators unsure if the suspect fled on foot or by vehicle and a perimeter search by deputies and a bloodhound team followed.
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Romney sweeps N H to cement top status
Mitt Romney won New Hampshire decisively on Tuesday night extending his lead after Iowa. Paul finished second with Huntsman third as Romney consolidates momentum toward the South Carolina primary and the nomination race.
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