Leaner, more nutritious school menus adapt to federal rules
In Aiken County and nationwide, lunch programs shift to meet tightened fat and sugar limits. District leaders and cafeteria staff describe changes such as three of four required items per meal, lower fat content, and more fruits and vegetables. The USDA study notes fewer high-fat meals and broader use of yogurt and soy substitutes, with ongoing efforts to entice students to choose healthier options.
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Karen Johnson
Silver Bluff High School
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Agriculture Department
USDA
Agriculture
Dan Glickman
Marilyn Hurt
American School Food Service Association
Public school week menu notes and King Jr. Holiday
The public schools schedule a week of meals for January 15 to 19 with King Jr. Day as a no school holiday. Elementary menus include bagel French toast ham/egg biscuit and cinnamon toast options. middle and high school offer biscuits with various fillings or pancakes. Lunch features BBQ on bun, pizza, hamburgers, pasta, and veggie sides with fruit and desserts.
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Cinamon
North Augusta Belvedere NAACP marks 3rd anniversary
Antoinette Noble-Webb says the North Augusta Belvedere branch promotes equality and ends discrimination. The anniversary service at Second Providence Baptist Church precedes King Day at the Dome II A Time for Change in Columbia with church vans. The group highlights healthcare disparities and penal system inequities while installing new officers Wayne O Bryant Virginia Samuels and others.
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State House
Noble-Webb
NAACP
South Carolina
Wayne O'Bryant
Virginia Samuels
Area ANS urged to take legislative role in DC ties
The local American Nuclear Society section discussed expanding political involvement. Doug Wasitis outlined post election House and Senate leadership, citing new chairmanships and ongoing conference committee considerations. He stressed three actions for locals: invite legislators to meetings, contact lawmakers by phone email or fax, and monitor the ANS site for updates. The group convenes again February 13.
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American Nuclear Society
ANS
Doug Wasitis
Washington
Senate
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Pete Domenici
New Mexico
Senate Energy and
Department of Energy
Frank Murkowski
Alaska
Senate Energy Committee
Bob Smith
New Hampshire
Senate Environment Committee
Wasitis
U.S
House of Representatives
Sonny Callahan
Alabama
Energy
Wwwans.org
Smith to head Aiken Legislative Delegation
Rep James Roland Smith of Langley was reelected chairman of the Aiken County Legislative Delegation on a unanimous vote. Delegation members also elected Rep Bill Clyburn of Aiken as vice chairman after a brief meeting with no major business. They toured Aiken Technical College facilities before dinner.
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Langley
Aiken Io County
Smith
Bill Clyburn
D. Aiken
Aiken ‘Technical College
Aiken manhunt targets kidnapping and armed robbery suspect
Jeremiah Robert Bing, 26, of 2147 Sassafrass Road, is the target of a manhunt by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery. Police say he tied up a man at his Taylor Drive home on December 16, struck him with a shotgun, and fled with money. Bing is described as a six foot tall, 150 pound Black male. Call ACSO at 642-1761 or 100) 922 32, or the Aiken County Crime Stoppers at 86s 88-CRIME with tips toward a reward up to $1,000. Anonymous tips welcome.
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Jeremiah Robert Bing
Aiken County
ACSO
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Bing
Aikei
USC to Celebrate MLK With Gospel Fest Tradition
The University of South Carolina will continue its 18 year tradition with a Gospel Fest honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 6 30 p m on Jan 15. The free program at the Carolina Coliseum features the True Believers Gospel Group of McComb Mississippi and local gospel acts. Tickets required with a four ticket limit per person and non perishable food items requested for Harvest Hope Food Bank. For details call (803) 777 3854.
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Aiken County Public Library
Rachel Pirkle
University of South Carolina
Martin Luther King Jr
True Believers Gospel Group
McComb, Miss
King
Carolina Coliseum
Harvest Hope Food Bank
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