Aiken SERTOMA praises Steeplechase link and fund raisers
SERTOMA members thank the Aiken Steeplechase for partnership. Past president Philip Merry notes the club’s efforts to help run the race and aid the community. Proceeds from fund raisers support Speech and hearing impaired programs, Camp SERTOMA, scholarships, Heart Walk, and youth sports, with programs sold at the event and information available on joining.
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School accountability debate shapes state grading plans
Dwight Smith of Gloverville Elementary argues accountability exists but testing unfairly caps progress for disadvantaged students. Tom Goforth notes demographics must color comparisons, while teachers face stricter entry standards. Officials cite per student spending and salaries as card content, with districts scored on meeting standards and improvement. Public display of performance raises anxiety yet mirrors sports wagering transparency.
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Knights to be honored on Statehouse floor
Aiken Technical College Knights basketball team will be honored on the South Carolina Statehouse floor Wednesday for a 30-3 season. Coached by Charles Welch the Knights spent two months atop national rankings and were invited by Rep. Roland Smith and Sen. Tommy Moore.
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State Agencies Lease at Richland Avenue Building
A lease shown by county administration lists offices for the state Forestry Commission and Clemson University Extension Service. Federal agencies pay a combined annual rent of 31 891 dollars. No guarantees exist that offices would remain long enough to recoup the investment if USDA restructuring continues.
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Ventura and lawmaker clash over touching on TV forum
Governor Jesse Ventura and Republican Rep. Carol Molnau spar on KTCA-TV after Molnau touched him during a transportation debate. Ventura warned of sexual harassment laws and criticized lawmakers for mocking his sensitivity. Sen. Dean Johnson said the actions did not constitute harassment.
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Former hostage Anderson wins verdict against Iran
A U S federal judge ordered Iran and its Ministry of Information and Security to pay 41 million to Alan Anderson and his family for kidnapping and detentions during Lebanon’s war. The ruling ties to frozen Iranian assets as Iran faces further claims from other victims and relatives.
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