Fund-Raising Set To Begin For MV Library
LaWana McKenzie says $150 000 is needed to transform the Langley Depot into a Midland Valley Public Library. The plan, backed by the Aiken County Council, counts on raising about one third of costs before July with a fundraising campaign starting April 11 and a May depot fair to gather community support.
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Lack Of Light Doesn't Slow Sharon Mack at School
Twelve year-old Sharon Mack, a seven grade student at New Ellenton Middle School, is blind but active in 4-H, clarinet, basketball, and riding horses. She loses vision from Stevens Johnson Syndrome and relies on touch to explore snakes and objects, with support from Pamela Thornton, a consultant teacher for the visually impaired.
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Sharon Mack Profile Shows Braille Reading Student
Sharon Mack is a 12 year old seventh grader at New Ellenton Middle School documented as visually impaired. She reads and writes in braille using a braille writer with six keys and keeps up with regular classes graded by Ms. Thornton who translates braille for teachers.
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Storms In Store No Tornadoes Predicted
Storms are expected this weekend with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms Friday and cooler temperatures. The National Weather Service says tornadoes are unpredictable and not forecast for the area. Heavy nationwide storms, flooding in the Midwest, and damaged vehicles are noted, with reports of tractors blown by high winds.
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Search Still On For Missing Woman In Aiken
State and local law enforcement continue a search for Cindy Lou Green a 2 year old Aiken woman missing since February 16. Last seen at the Swamp Fox Bar in Aiken County authorities investigate possible sightings and pursue leads involving Mitchell Sternberg who died after a March 13 self inflicted gunshot during a Maryland chase.
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USCA Freshman Class Reflects National Trends
USC Aiken freshmen mirror national CIRP findings with 46.3 percent male and 53.7 percent female. A majority, 58.2 percent, list USCA as their first college choice and many cite the university’s good academic reputation as influential in their decision.
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