South Carolina schools praised for performance gains and reforms
The article highlights South Carolina’s early federal approval for student testing programs and top rankings in pre school and accountability efforts. It notes Tenenbaum's remarks on preparing for a global economy, with projections of shifts in dominant economies by 2050 and rising post secondary skill needs. The State Department of Education lists initiatives including virtual schools, credit recovery, and preschool expansion funded by the General Assembly First Steps program.
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Barnes & Noble eyes Aiken market with no immediate plans
Company officials say Barnes & Noble, the nation’s largest bookseller, has studied the Aiken market but has not signed any lease or commitment. The closest store is in Augusta on Washington Road near Stein Mart, with B Dalton in the Aiken Mall. Barnes & Noble typical stores average 25,000 sq ft and stock up to 200,000 books, often with Starbucks.
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Barnes & Noble
Carolyn Brown
New York
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B. Dalton
Aiken Mall
Bobby Jones Expressway
Wrightsboro Road
Suspects Arrested in Drug Possession Busts Across Counties
Investigators report multiple arrests as residents were found in possession of drugs or sought to buy them at a restaurant. Individuals named include Terry Bowman 49 of Aiken, Denise Gorstine 32 of Beech Island, Jessie Hall 39 of Augusta, Jason Philips 30 of Aiken, Sarah Ward 29 of Aiken, and Randy Williamson 44 of Warrenville, each facing various possession and distribution charges. Edgefield County Sheriff Office along with North Augusta DPS Batesburg PD and SLED credit months of hard work for the operation.
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Terry W. Bowman
Old Bell Road
Aiken
Denise Gorstine
Mullis Street
Beech Island
Jessie C. Hall
Lyman Road
Augusta
Jason L. Philips
Summerwood Way
Sarah R. Ward
Brewster Way
Randy D. Williamson
Howlandville Road
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South Carolina
Jury Convicts Grant in Matthews Theft Case After Forensic Links
Prosecutors tied Grant to the crime through a red Mustang seen near the home, a EB Games receipt showing a Xbox sale, and stolen items found at his residence. DNA from Sophie and Dexter matched dog hairs and blood, leading the jury to convict Grant of four counts after a brief deliberation.
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