Aiken District Achieves Full School Accreditation
The Aiken County School District is among a small group in the South with all schools accredited in 1993 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Superintendent Dr. Joseph R. Brooks announced the achievement at a Board of Education meeting at the district office on Edgefield Avenue.
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Three Rivers Authority moves toward tire incineration plan
A nine county authority votes to sign with Chambers Co. to burn millions of tires at Hampton incinerator and to pursue research turning shredded tires into building products. Eric Thompson says approvals from local governments are likely, with gains from state grants offsetting costs.
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Forecast for Aiken Trials Faces Weather Uncertainty
Last year's Aiken Trials drew about 11 000 spectators at the Aiken Training Track amid sunny 60s temperatures. Organizers expect similar turnout for the 1993 Trials if the weather cooperates, with Michael Fanning of the Aiken Jaycees noting that conditions will be the main factor affecting attendance and parking.
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Aiken Standard Prepares 23rd Crown Edition Friday
The Aiken Standard announces its 23rd annual Crown edition set for Friday spotlighting the Aiken Hunt Meet and Triple Crown events. Provisions to ease traffic include gates opening at 10 30 a m and two gates in use. ticket outlets report strong demand with higher advance sales. Last year winners include Shine and Rise, Laser Trick, Compadre, Skip To the Top, No Need To Party, and Ben Ali's Bullah. results will be revealed Saturday.
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List of readers in South Carolina communities
Rolled through a roster listing residents Nas G. C. Carver Aiken Nora Gaskin Monetta Jeanette L. Harriss Clearwater Clarence Hensley North Augusta Eugene F. Orton Graniteville Pearl K. Sheppard Warrenville A.L. Van Hooser Aiken.
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Aiken
Nora Gaskin
Monetta
Jeanette L. Harriss
Clearwater
Clarence Hensley
North Augusta
Eugene F. Orton
Graniteville
Pearl K. Sheppard
Warrenville
A.L. van Hooser
Rodney King Testifies in Federal Civil Rights Trial
Rodney King told a federal jury about the videotaped beating and said police taunted him with racial slurs during the 1991 arrest. He admitted being drunk and speeding but said officers clubbed him and shocked him after he pulled over, and that he dodged blows to stay alive. He said he did not lie still because no chance was given.
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Emergency Job Package Gets Quick Approval
Democrats push a $16 billion emergency jobs measure through the House as Barack Clinton faces GOP resistance. Budget plans move toward final votes next week, with House and Senate committees favoring larger cuts to align with the president’s economic priorities.
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Associated Press
Thurmond Turns 90 with Washington tribute crowd
Edgefield born Strom Thurmond was honored by more than a thousand well wishers in a Washington hotel event Tuesday night marking his 90th birthday. President Clinton joined in the tribute praising his tenacity and discipline as guests milled around a cocktail reception before a formal dinner.
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Defense and science cuts target $1.37 billion in budget
Lawmakers propose reallocating 870 million from defense and 500 million from science and space, plus 300 million from transportation. Additional savings would fund reductions to annual cost-of-living increases for federal pensioners.
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Government Restructure Survives Test In House
In Columbia the South Carolina House backed most restructuring plans cutting agencies from about 140 to 35. The bill would unite adult and juvenile prisons under one agency and merge DYS with Corrections into a Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. It would also place appointive power with the governor, replacing elective boards.
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Jim Hodges
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