National Guard Whiners Comment Sparks Letter to Aiken Standard
A reader voices frustration with a young Iraq National Guard subject and urges the Guard recruit to be tougher while praising Strom Thurmond’s legacy. The letter also urges tipping waitresses, notes local poverty among single moms, and invites crime watch tips via the Talkback hotline and email.
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USC Aiken students aid reading at Children's Place
USC Aiken education students partner with Children's Place to boost reading proficiency this seventh summer. In one program, instructors like Ann Dudley guide future teachers as they give one on one help to kids, addressing reading and behavioral factors.
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South Carolina Improves Writing Scores on NAEP Test
South Carolina eighth graders posted larger gains on NAEP writing tests than the national average from 1998 to 2002, though scores still lag nationally. State Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum warns budget cuts may threaten continued progress. Aiken County students participated in 2002 NAEP.
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Outstanding Legionnaire Nat Wolfe dies at 72 in North Augusta
Nat Wolfe longtime American Legion member and North Augusta fixture died Wednesday night at age 72 He served as national vice commander and led the South Carolina Law Cadet Academy which was renamed in his honor in 2002 A beacon to veterans he organized volunteers at SALT beech island life and community events and was funeralized July 13 at Grace United Methodist Church
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