New Ellenton Mayor Resigns After False Certification Arrest
Mayor Randy W. Shaw resigned after SLED arrested him on a charge of false certification by notary. He admitted wrongdoing and stated he would plead guilty and step down. Mayor Pro Tempore Axel Adams will assume duties. The case involves a sewer line easement with a signed but disputed signature on the document.
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Randy W. Shaw
New Ellenton
Axel Adams
Shaw
Frank Eppes
Barbara Morgan
Janis M. Huckeba
Huckeba
School Investment In Human Capital In Aiken County
Public education is described as a major investment in human capital affecting all generations. The piece cites 1991-92 figures, noting 1.4 trillion national spending, 1.8 billion in South Carolina revenue, and 30.2 million in Aiken County taxes, with emphasis on college progression and AP course participation.
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United States
South Carolina
Aiken County
Aiken County Schools Show Consistent State Edge in Tests
Aiken County districts rank near the bottom third in dropout rates while scoring above state averages in SAT BSAP and Stanford 8 tests. Superintendent Dr Frank G Roberson notes steady performance from elementary to high school as state data analyst Joe Saunders cites rankings by grade levels and tests.
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Aiken County
Sout Carolina
State Department of Education
Frank G. Roberson
Roberson
Joe
Saunders
South Carolina
Adams Becomes Acting Mayor Urges Citizen Unity
Mayor Pro Tempore Axel Adams steps in as acting mayor of New Ellenton after Randy W. Shaw resigns. Adams asks residents to unite and rectify the situation while noting mixed feelings about being the city's first black mayor and focusing on the business at hand.
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Axel Adams
New Ellenton
Randy W. Shaw
Adams
Freeze Ordered At Savannah River Site Amid Funding Cuts
The Department of Energy halts hiring at Savannah River Site as an $800 million defense budget cut outlined by Hazel OLeary affects the site. About 22,000 workers at SRS face potential downsizing with 600 to 650 DOE positions. WSRC previously reported 15,044 site employees. The freeze began February 22 as a prudent measure tied to the larger defense program cuts planned for 1994 to 1998.
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Department of Energy
Savannah River
SRS
Defense Programs
DOE
Hazel O'Leary
Congress
Clinton
Defense
Westinghouse Savannah River Co
Jim Guisti
Hazel O’leary
Guisti
WSRC
Bechtel Savannah River
WSRC Freeze Unclear Effect on SRS Operations
In December 1991 WSRC said it employed 14 404 at the SRS site. Site officials cannot yet state how the DOE budget reductions will affect operations or final personnel numbers, awaiting definite DOE guidance in Washington.
Public Input On The Schools In Aiken County
Citizens weigh in on the status and funding of Aiken County Public Schools as the newspaper expands its series to a sixth article. The final report compiles thoughts, comments, and reactions from taxpayers, with publication planned for Friday.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken County
Community tip line number for tips and ideas
Call 648 2311 to share news tips or story ideas with the paper. Reach out to inform editors of local events, happenings, or information awaiting coverage.
Cult Leader Koresh Extends Texas Siege After Radio Standstill
federal agents and ATF clash near the Branch Davidian compound as David Koresh refuses surrender after a 58 minute taped sermon broadcast. the standoff enters a fourth day with about 55 people inside a 77 acre site and at least 14 killed in the confrontation.
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Waco
Texas
FBI
David Koresh
Koresh
Christ
Jesus Christ
Jack Killorin
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
ATF
Dining and Entertainment Guide weekly feature starts in Aiken
The Aiken Standard launches a regular Wednesday dining and entertainment guide. Beginning today, readers are invited to check page 3A for the weekly feature detailing local venues and events in Aiken.
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Entertainment Guide
Aiken
Polio Vaccine Pioneer Albert Sabin Dies
Washington AP reports Albert Sabin, 86, medical pioneer behind the oral polio vaccine, died early today at Georgetown University Medical Center from congestive heart failure. His daughter Amy Horne confirmed the death from his Washington home. The oral vaccine, developed with prior work by Jonas Salk, helped end the polio epidemic in the United States.
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Washington
Albert Sabin
United States
Georgetown University Medical Center
Amy Horne
Palo Alto
Calif
Sabin
Jonas Salk
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