Crosses Mark Fatal U S 278 Crash Toll in Aiken
A crash on Highway 278 involving a highway from 1A and a tanker killed seven members of a New Ellenton family, including five children, with three others hurt. Local residents urge more patrols and speed-reduction measures as crosses along the road tally past fatalities and warnings to drivers.
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New Ellenton
Aiken
Max Young
S.C. Department of Public Safety
Townsend
South Carolina
U.S. 278
Barnwell County
Georgia State Line
Aiken County
Senate attacks on earned income tax credit abuse debated
SenPaul Coverdell and Republicans denounce EITC fraud while Treasury data show 26 percent of claims worth 4.4 billion were to unqualified recipients. IRS audits targeted six groups including EITC claimants. GAO notes 7,421 returns sampled over 1994-96 with 2,961 audits completed. Most audits came from 11 Southern states where 47 percent of completed cases arose.
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House
Newt Gingrich
Rga
Treasury Department
Gingrich
John M. Dalrymple
IRS
GAO
Ohio
Illinois
Congressional Watchdog Agency
Community efforts boost reading love and crafts
Ann Dicks of AKA urges reading as a basic life skill and a way to lure children from television. Ruthie M. Harris markets handmade dolls while noting steady, custom orders. The Melodic Voices gospel group released The First Harvest CD and seeks funds to tour, performing on the Parade of Quartets show.
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Ann Dicks
Ruthie M. Harris
Aiken
Melodic Voices
Shirley Isles
Augusta
RIDERS from 14 Office homicide investigation widens
A man about 5 feet 10 inches tall and 220 pounds, wearing overalls and a white polo with red and blue stripes, was found near the Edgefield County line. Edgefield County Sheriff's Office assists as investigators label it a homicide. Tips to 642-1770 or 800-pa2-3201 or Crime Stoppers at 642-1798 may yield a cash reward.
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Edgefield
Edgefield County
Frank
Sheriff's Office
South Carolina and Clemson Face SAT Score Trends in 1A
Davis notes 260 fewer 1A students with SAT above 1000. Clemson reports strong improvements with freshmen averages rising to 1140 from 1128 as Heintze cites ongoing class quality efforts. South Carolina State lags with an average 953, blacks at 822, and concerns over in-state recruitment penalties. Coastal Carolina admits scores rise but emphasizes 37 indicators to matter.
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Davis
Upstate
Clemson University
Michael Heintze
Clemson
South Carolina State
South Carolina
Floyd
Tim McCormick
Coastal Carolina University
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