Tuition free math teaching course at USC Aiken
A tuition free course for teachers is planned for a noon Friday at USC Aiken. Instructors Gloria Allen and Gwen Johnson will teach in the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center. The class titled Enhancing the Teaching of Mathematics with TL83 and TI 92 Graphing Calculators Institute offers three hours of graduate credit and a fall follow up session. Call 648-6851 ext. 9313 for details.
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USC Aiken
Gloria Allen
Gwen Johnson
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Car thefts and break-ins reported across local areas
Police blotter details July 29 through July 31 incidents including a 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood stolen from Kroger on Silver Bluff Road valued at 2500, a car broken into at Aiken Mall with damage and 800 in stolen audio items, shed burglary on Laurens Street with tools worth 3000, and a Suzuki four wheeler stolen from Granite Drive with a 6000 value. Updated 7 31 97.
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Kroger
Silver Bluff Road
Aiken Mall
Laurens Street
Granite Drive
Graniteville
Stocks Close for July 30 1997 Edward Jones Report
Edward Jones representative Greg Paschal provides closing stock figures for July 30 1997. Market activity details include price changes and notable movers.
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Greg Paschal
Edward Jones
Tea Garden Gifts founders Cathy Bland and Mike Willis
Cathy Bland and Mike Willis, new owners of Tea Garden Gifts, began their partnership as children in the 1970s with a lemonade stand on Gamble Road in Kalmia Hill.
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Cathy Bland
Mike Willis
Tea Garden Gifts
Gamble Road
Kalmia Hill
Senate furniture spat mirrors power struggle in South Carolina
Senate president pro tempore John Drummond led a 31 to 16 vote to buy 165 600 dollars of desks and chairs for the renovated Statehouse. Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler and allies oppose the purchase saying taxpayers deserve better and accuse Drummond of political maneuvering.
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Columbia
Senate
South Carolina
Chamber
John Drummond
Ninety Six
Bob Peeler
Greg Ryberg
Peeler
Old Guard
New Guard
Rules Committee
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Drummond
House
McConnell
Statehouse Committee
Statehouse
Ryberg
Louise Majors
State Budget and Control Board
Mobile classrooms still on the move in Aiken County schools
Portable trailers are being readied to ease space shortages as Kennedy Middle and New Ellenton Middle recycle mobiles for Hammond Hill Elementary Wagener Salley High Millbrook Elementary and others. District officials note some units are worn and need care while crews reinforce safety features for upcoming classes.
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Aiken County
Kennedy Middle
New Ellenton Middle
Hammond Hill
Wagener-Salley High
Millbrook Elementary
Sheneque Jackson
ALL. Corbett Middle
Corbett
George Rogers
Kennedy
Rogers
Allen Mayberry
Joey Anderson
Mobiles
Coungewide
Frankie Lambright
Millbrook
Schools Plan Draws Favor Among Teachers Across Aiken
Teachers in Aiken County and across the state push for early retirement with full benefits. A proposed bill would remove the 25 year penalty, allowing full benefits after 25 years regardless of age, while current rules require 30 years or age 65. District educators urge stronger pay growth beyond year 17 to retain staff and curb burnout.
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Aiken County
Alice Blair
New Ellenton Middle School
Ann Stevens
Belvedere Elementary
Aiken County Education Association
Sheran Proctor
Renovated ADPS Substation Nears Public Opening
The Aiken Department of Public Safety Station 2 on Silver Bluff Road nears final inspection before opening. Chief Carrol Busbee says occupancy could start within two weeks and the two bays will fit the new fire truck and offices. An open house is planned after the opening.
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Aiken
Busbee
ADPS
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Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Marine Corps League
James L. Hammons
Knights of Columbus
At&t
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DuPont
IBM
Intel
Kimberly-Clark
McDonalds
NationsBank
Owens Corning
Palfed
SCANA
Wachovia
Westinghouse
Aiken and
Joe Wilson
West Columbia
Joey Ani
Ad Schools
Michael
Scott Webster
Aiken Department of Public Safety
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