Debating School Choice and Bus Delays in Aiken
A reader argues for accountability in homeschooling and private schooling, cites test scores, and criticizes Gov. Sanford over education funding. The letter also describes traffic delays on Powderhouse Road, school bus issues, and requests readers to comment via Talkback with contact info and editorial policies.
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Powderhouse Road
Banks Mill
Audubon
Gov. Sanford
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AAUW Book Fair Supports Scholarships and Projects
The Amer ican Association of University Women's 43rd Annual Book Fair raises funds for local and national scholarships and educational projects in Aiken County. Donated books are sold at low prices with proceeds benefiting AAUW programs and community education initiatives.
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Susan Odum
Aiken
American Association of University Women
Odum
Aiken County
Fern Brooks
Education Foundation
Marie Judd
Don Bush
Barbara Randall
Norma Boatwright
Boatwright
Brigitte Wilson
AAUW
Wilson
Belk
Kalmia Plaza
Richland Avenue
Ginny Southwort
All-County clinic concert hosted by Silver Bluff High
Silver Bluff High hosts the annual All-County clinic concert with bands from middle and high schools. Patrick Herring, a senior and standout bassoonist, aims to study music at the University of South Carolina. Guest conductors include Joe Laurenza and Katy Vogt as students collaborate and perform new pieces for families.
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Patrick Herring
Silver Bluff
Herring
University of South Carolina
Aiken High School
Joe Laurenza
Aiken High
David Richardson
Leander Jones
Kennedy Middle School
Eric
Bartholomew
Katy Vogt
Hanahan High School
North Charleston
Vogt
Rob Novit
Rnovit
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Aaron Marchant
Leavelle McCampbell
Silver Bluff High School
Destruction work at Savannah River Site ends early
Crews completed the six pack area demolition and the 320-M Alloy Manufacturing Facility a month ahead of the 18 month plan. Westinghouse Savannah River Company and CH2M Hill led the effort with DOE support ensuring timely waste removal and hazard characterization throughout the project.
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Savannah River
Fran Poda
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
M Area
SRS
Poda
Berlin Wall
Ralph DiSibio
Washington Energy & Environment
WSRC
BWXT
CH2
Tony Long
Long
Doe-Savannah River
DOE
Beech Island shooting leaves three wounded in Beech Island
Three men were shot on Smith-Hardy Road in Beech Island and listed in good condition. Victims Marquas Cunningham Jamie Widener and Joel Perry were treated at local hospitals. Investigators seek tips as Sheriff Hunt notes a single suspect is likely. Call 800-922-9709 with information.
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Aiken County
University Hospital
Sheriff’s Office
Michael Frank
9-1-1
Georgia
Michael Hunt
Tim Randall
Stuart Graybeal
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