S C pageant reverts to traditional format next year
Miss South Carolina pageant president Joe Sanders backs a return to the older format after critics complained about this month’s Spartanburg telecast with poor camera work sound issues and intrusive graphics. Sanders notes Miss America officials encouraged review and says producers may not return.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Joe Sanders
Spartanburg
Robert Swope
Sunrise Entertainment
Nashville
Sanders
Teachers embrace hands on outdoor program growth
Teachers said the hands on outdoor material forms the program’s backbone and they enjoyed it. Tuesday’s session covered the Wooasy wetlands near SRS and USCA campus, where data was entered into computer networks. They are excited to participate in an extensive program offering growth from simple basics to advanced levels for experienced teachers.
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Wooasy
SRS
USCA
Town grapples with mounting legal fees and local attorney choice
Parker voices concern over high legal bills from Francis Draine amid ongoing town lawsuits. Councilman Rowland defends costs, noting some charges were removed and trips from Columbia were limited. Parker seeks a local attorney and upfront fees with a formal contract, while some council members view Draine as cost effective given the legal battles.
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Parker
Draine
Hank Rowland
Wone
Rowland
Frank
Columbia
Woman shot dead during botched robbery at York County Speedway
Pamela Vivona, 40, came from New York to escape crime and was killed at a Speedway on US 21 in Rock Hill after a gunman demanded money. Michael Anthony Mackey, 21, was arrested soon after. A motorcyclist was also shot at but survived.
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Rock Hill
York County
Pamela Vivona
US 21
Doug McKown
New York
Sandy Mullins
Todd Kelly
Vivona
Michael Anthony Mackey
Mark Bollinger
Mackey
Hardee
Denise Lary
Bollinger
Sammy Judge
Italy trip broadens student world beyond Aiken
Italian exchange trip involved about 19 students and three chaperones visiting London Paris Lucerne and Orvieto with South Aiken High and Aiken High teachers. Students praised host families, enjoyed gardens and caves, and noted the trip was hectic but rewarding. Organizers aim to expand programs to Wales Germany France Spain next year.
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Juliet Galton
Aiken High
Helen Thomas
Aiken
London
Paris
Lucerne
Switzerland
Italy
Orvieto
Florence
Rome
Nathaniel Huber-Fliflet
South Aiken High
Nathaniel
Merilyn Smith
Lynn Pope
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