SAT test revamp sparks mixed reactions in Aiken area
Local educators and students weigh the College Board changes to the SAT aimed at aligning with high school learning. Skeptics call it a business move, while supporters praise better reflection of curriculum. Teachers warn of tougher pacing and guidance counselors urge readiness through advanced courses.
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Cially
Ariana
State Department of Education
Cindy Saylor
Saylor
Stua
Wepe College Board
College Board
Frank Roberson
Aiken County
Lorin Anderson
University of South Carolina Education
Anderson
Aiken High School
Linda Strojan
Strojan
Aiken High
Patty Toepke
Toepke
Ruth Patrick
S.C. Association of Black Educators
CSRA
Jackson
Suggs-Green
Aiken Middle School
Ruchell Pope
Duke University
Kathryn Hilton
Hendrix
USCA
Life and Hope
South Carolina
Secretary Bodman's plan triggers WSRC layoffs at SRS
Bodman guided Westinghouse Savannah River Company through a restructuring cutting about 2,000 jobs. WSRC will shed 1,200 this year and 600 to 800 in FY2006 starting Oct 1, with 615 choosing a voluntary self select option. MOxX delays push MOX facility production past January 2009, while NRC considers a permit for MOX plant employing about 1,500. Gas prices near $2 a gallon add policy pressure.
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Bodman
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
WSRC
Treasury
DOE
Spencer Abraham
Moxx
Russia
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Bush
Rodman
Congress
Senate panel backs liquor sales bill with delivery disputes
A South Carolina Senate panel approves a bill to allow new liquor sales with a caveat on supplier competition. Industry leaders argue for both delivery and competition as bills move through a House subcommittee. If passed, the measure could reach final language after weeks of negotiation.
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S.C. Senate
John Kelsey
South Carolina Wholesale Liquor Distributors Association
Kelsey
Big Liquor
Fred Allen
Southern Wine and Spirits
Allen
Sponseller
House
Senate
Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers in multiple areas
Aiken County Habitat for Humanity asks community members to volunteer now in urgent areas to support safe, decent, affordable housing with its home ownership program. The appeal stresses volunteer help as essential to fulfilling the mission.
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Aiken County
Habitat For Humanity
Habitat
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Kmart
Pagelink Wireless
Spectrum Wireless
US Wireless
Thomson In Touch Wireless
Waynesboro
Harper Comm
Aiken
Latel
Tempa
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Alltel Dodge
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