Jury verdict mix shows focus on gifted programs in Georgia
In Valdosta Georgia a jury debated felony charges amid a discussion of expanded general curricula and gifted programs for both black and white students. Officials from Aiken County stress rigorous academics and inclusive tracking while others assert race not a factor in SOAR admissions. A SOAR student praises the program as a high quality learning place. A separate note reports a misread verdict in a reckless misconduct case, with James Kevin Evans facing up to 12 months in jail.
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Drs
Eldridge
Roberson
Aiken County
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Chuck Leopold
North Aiken Elementary
Aiken Elementary
Jana DeHart
Wer
Shala Smith
Aiken
Evans Convicted in Felony Murder Case Tied to Infant Death
Ihan Evans faced felony murder and aggravated assault charges over the Aug 19 1995 death of 14 month old Skye Thompson Prine, daughter of the woman he lived with. If convicted of the felony he could have faced up to 10 years in prison and a $10000 fine. a misdemeanor could bring up to a $1 fine.
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Ihan Evans
Evans
Skyer Thompson Prine
Jury rejects new trial after Shaken Baby ruling
Prosecutor David Miller says jurors believed reckless misconduct verdict implied involuntary manslaughter in Skye case. Jurors informed bailiff an incorrect verdict was read. Miller notes verdicts must be two distinct findings, and the open court entry cannot be changed. No appeal or new trial planned.
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Skye
David Miller
Evans
Miller
Aiken Plans Traffic Circles on Hampton Avenue Beautification
LeDuc and City Manager Steve Thompson seek public approval to fund and build traffic circles at Richland Laurens York Park and Chesterfield intersections. The city will manage most work saving funds from a federal beautification grant to complete Hampton Avenue and begin York Street. The project features new lighting, sidewalks, landscaping, irrigation, and 100 trees including 30 live oaks. A decorative masonry wall will enclose a circular garden at the center.
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Aiken
Richland
Laurens
York
Park
Chesterfield
LeDuc
S.C
Hampton and
Richland Avenues
Hampton Avenue
Steve Thompson
York Street
Grouia
Daylight Tingle All The Way Showings
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Astronaut Blaha video message from Mir for Clinton
Astronaut John Blaha videotaped a message from the Mir space station for President Clinton’s inauguration celebration. The 61 year old retired Air Force colonel has lived on Mir since September and will return to Earth on Atlantis midweek.
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Blaha
Clinton
Jerry Linenger
Atlantis
Early Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Warned
Jeff Cook of Spartanburg Regional Medical Center warns that lightheadedness dizziness headaches nausea and vomiting are early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. He urges people to exit to fresh air immediately. Burnett notes CO may be mistaken for winter fatigue and cites a blocked chimney death. he adds checks for exhaust pipes under snow to avoid fatal fumes.
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Jeff Cook
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Burnett
Aiken County Foster Kids and Community Share Christmas Thanks
Aiken County DSS staff and advisory board express gratitude to numerous organizations and residents who helped bring the true spirit of Christmas to over 400 children in foster care and local needy families, making the season joyful.
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Aiken County
DSS
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