Diversity conference links schools to solving social problems
At USC Aiken, educators discuss education as a key to addressing social issues and the achievement gap, especially for African American boys. Dr. Janice Hale argues schools bear responsibility while criticizing the lack of parent credentials and noting the punishment system as a growth industry. The event features breakouts with local educators and preps teaching candidates on diversity.
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Wayne State
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School of Education
Ruth Patrick
Commission On Higher Education
Center of Excellence For
Aiken County
South Carolina
Techno Camp exposes students to medical field study options
Creamecia Hogues joined the Aiken County Career and Technology Center health science program after freshman year and aims to become an emergency room nurse. The center hosts Techno Camp for fifth graders to explore welding, automotive tech, CAD, cosmetology, and more, but director Kathy Mixson warns this could be the last edition due to state graduation credit shifts and logistics.
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Creamecia Hogues
Aiken County
Career Center
Kathy Mixson
Mixson
South Carolina
Midland Valley
North Augusta High School
Craig Henon
Rob Novit
Area 2 group narrows redistricting plans for new school
The Area 2 Advisory Council narrowed five rezoning plans for Belvedere Hammond Hill North Augusta and the new Mossy Creek Elementary School to minimize displaced students and keep free and reduced lunch above 35 percent. A vote was postponed to March 31 after a workshop.
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Area 2 Advisory Council
Belvedere
Hammond Hill
Mossy Creek
Joanne Watson
Kenneth Johnson
Gwen Spivey
Kenneth Hopkins
Advisory Council
Identified Victim of March 5 Aiken County Crash
The Aiken County Coroner's Office confirmed John Thompson 51 of Edgefield County as the man who died in a March 5 crash on Ascagna Lake Road. Deputy Coroner Jeff Smith said residents helped by providing tips leading to a positive ID from an Edgefield address.
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Ascagna Lake
John Thompson
Dupree Court
Edgefield County
Jeff Smith
Smith
Aiken
Jockey Historian Highlights African American Pioneers in Racing
Acclaimed author Ed Hotaling presented on African American jockeys at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. He highlighted Winkfield and other slave riders, noting their overlooked role in racing history and efforts to honor them with induction and exhibitions. He promoted signings at the Aiken Trials.
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Aiken
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White House
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South Carolina
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Abe
Dogwood Stable
Cot Campbell
National Racing Hall of Fame
Aqueduct
Russia
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Liliane Winkfield Casey
Ginny Southworth
Aiken's Pastimes and Faithmark Focus on March Sincerity
About fifty years ago Aiken was a small Southern town with few entertainment options. Readers recall town growth and share memories as a Sunday focus on faith profiles Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene pastor Scott Ostendorf. Friday winning numbers include Pick 3 Midday 3-4-8 and 1-5-5, Pick 4 Midday 7-7-6-5 and 7-9-9-6, Palmetto Cash Five 9-18-16-20-30 with Multiplier 2.
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Aiken
Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene
Scott Ostendorf
Lottery numbers posted for Today
The midday and evening lottery draws show Cash 3 midday 0 7 0, Cash 4 midday 7 5 3 7, Cash 3 evening 5 3 3, Cash 4 evening 5 1 1 2, Fantasy 5 27 8 3 36 24, Mega Millions 9 48 29 2 28 with Mega Ball 33.
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Aiken Standard contact and delivery notice
The Aiken Standard provides contact details for offices and departments, hours, and phone lines. It notes delivery expectations, payment policies, EzPay options, and that carriers are independent contractors. It warns the paper is not responsible for carrier payments and outlines subscription cancellation procedures.
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