South Carolina plans new state test to replace PACT in 2009
Public school students in grades 3-8 will face a mandated standardized test in 2009 under the 1998 Education Account ability Act changes. The new test, still unnamed, aims to speed results and restructure language arts math social studies and science with more multiple choice items while adding a writing component.
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Jim Rex
North Aikien
Kevin O'Gorman
Mark Sanford
Rex
O'Gorman
EAA
Couple donates 14 5K to local cancer charities
Lee and Kimberli Cheeks and Southeastern Tool Company host the Shaggin 44 Cure benefit dinner and auction to raise funds for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life and the Savannah River Cancer Foundation. This year the event raised 14460 dollars, with 7230 dollars donated to each charity. The Cheeks plan a black tie 2009 event and ongoing community support. The Savannah River Cancer Foundation offers emotional and financial aid to local cancer patients. The American Cancer Society funds research and supports prevention education and services. For more information call 649 LIFE or 866 870 LIFE, or contact Michael Brazier at mbrazier@cancer.org.
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Lee
Kimberli Cheeks
Southeastern Tool Comppany
Southeastern Too! Company
Cheeks
Savannah River Cancer Foundation
American Cancer Society
ACS
Elimi
Michael. Brazier
Cancer.org
Rachel Johnson
Jjohnson
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Kim Cheeks
Michael Brazier
Lee Cheeks
Carol Thurmond
Savannah River Cancer Fund
Southeastern Tool
Craig Rich
Sheri Still
Cathy Austin
Elaine Fent
Nick Martin
Christian Mathis
Carol Neitz
Jed Alexander
Taylor and Corley Cheeks
Robbery Investigation Prompted by Stat Photo Credit
A stat photo by Michael Gibbons from Abie highlights a robbery investigation scene. Details are scarce but the image underscores ongoing law enforcement inquiry and interest in the incident.
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Michael Gibbons
Abie
Heat wave to wash over area this week
National Weather Service in Columbia warns a string of high ninety temperatures will grip the Southeast through next week. Meteorologist Tony Petrolito cites a high pressure system and northward jet stream as heat continues. Residents are urged to observe heat safety, noting risks from heat cramps to heatstroke and sunstroke.
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National Weather Service
Columbia
Tony Petrolito
Petrolito
Aiken
Noaa
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Hospice Care yard sale raises funds for liver transplant
Hospice Care of South Carolina at 946 Millbrook Ave will hold a yard sale Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, hamburgers and hot dogs will be available. Proceeds benefit a local woman’s liver transplant. Donations accepted. Call 649-9201 for information.
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Hospice Care
Hospice
South Carolina
Millbrook Ave
City to hold work session Monday meeting at 6 30 PM
The city will hold a work session on Monday at 6 30 PM to discuss current items. Officials and residents are invited to attend and participate in the discussion of local matters.
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