Redcliffe Elementary Earns National Title One Model School Award
In the late 1980s Redcliffe Elementary adopted Arts Infusion to teach core subjects through the arts. The program helped raise performance, earning the National Distinguished Title One Model School Award, given to 89 schools nationwide, with high free or reduced lunch student representation. Shell Point Elementary in Beaufort County joined Redcliffe on the honor roll.
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Shell Point Elementary
Beaufort County
South Carlina
Redcliffe Elemental
Jackson
Beech Island
After Columbine A Pushback On Gun Laws Emerges
Following the Columbine massacre, multiple states move to curb gun access. Colorado lawmakers withdraw pro gun bills. Florida and Arizona consider restrictions. California Assembly approves handgun limits. Illinois backs trigger locks. Washington pledges Brady era measures. NRA scales back Denver plans.
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Columbine High School
America
Columbine
Colorado
Tallahassee
House
Arizona
California
State Assembly
Illinois
Clinton
National Rifle Association
Denver
Ventura's first months as governor stir reactions and lessons
Ventura faces praise and criticism as Minnesota's reform governor deals with a split legislature a Colorado school shooting remark and questions about concealed weapons. He regrets the timing of his comments and vows to answer questions when appropriate while acknowledging news media influence. He shows restraint praised by the St Paul Pioneer Press and reflects on his forthright style in office.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Jesse Ventura
Reform Party
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Senate
Ventura
Colorado
State Capitol
Capitol
Video poker debated as legality, limits questioned
In South Carolina a federal ruling limits video poker winnings to 125 dollars and enforces a 50 dollar loss cap, while legality and regulation remain hotly contested. Aiken Standard notes the court case ties to state law and political stances, with industry power and calls for tighter oversight.
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Las Vegas
South Carolina
Joe Anderson
Unbridled statue debate sparks growth fears in Aiken
Scott Singer argues the proposed statue at Richland Avenue and Laurens Street reflects runaway growth threatening equestrian culture. He recalls past city plans for widening Whiskey Road and paths around Hitchcock Woods, warning against development that shadows horses and open spaces. He promotes Kiwanis Club youth programs and announces the May 5 Tricycle Race to raise funds for local youth services. He provides contact details for sponsorships.
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Richland Avenue
Laurens Street
Whiskey Road
Horse Country
Hitchcock Woods
Palmetto
Mitchell Shopping Center
Steven Thompson
Woods
Aiken
Kiwanis Club
Little‘on
Colorado
Columbine High School
America
Aiken County
Aiken Kiwatis Club
Circle Club
USCA
Jason Hodges
Chamber of Commerce
Silver Bluff Key
Jason Fulmer
Aiken Kiwans Club
Newberry Street
Richland
Park Avenues
Nstead
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Erica Harden
Scott Singer
Gardeners praise Aiken Standard gardening column
A CSRA Master Gardeners group thanks the Aiken Standard for its regular gardening section and helpful weather data. They credit Susan Elder and celebrate Carol Waters as CSRA Master Gardeners chairperson for home gardening education.
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CSRA
Susan Elder
Aiken Standard
Carol Waters Aiken
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Anderson
S.C. Press Association
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Gov. Hodges
Kevin Geddings
Wilkins
Hodges
Richard Gergel
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