USC Aiken graduation highlights and honored guests
Speakers praised education, sacrifice, and passion as USCA celebrated 17 years of leadership. Notables included valedictorians Briana Childers and four summa cum laude graduates, plus honorary doctorates for Lewis Brown Weldon Wyatt and Nathaniel Stetson.
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Kim
Heather
Jesus Christ
Aring
CSRA
Briana Childers
Penny Hirsch
Lindsay Green
Roger Mulchandani
North Augusta
Charles Long
Long
Savannah River
USCA
Lewis Elmore Brown
Weldon Eugene Wyatt
Nathaniel Stetson
Brown
Aiken
Love bug variant hits global e mail and chat networks
A new joke disguised virus spreads like the Love bug infecting tens of millions of computers worldwide. It arrives via e mail with the subject ILOVE YOU and also spreads through instant messaging while destroying files such as photos and videos. Experts warn copycat versions are circulating and backups are urged. Authorities in the Philippines probe sources with ISP data as CERT at Carnegie Mellon warns of its destructive potential.
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USCA
USC Aiken
Amy-Catherine Aring
Dr. A
Philippines
Tragic School Bus Tram Incident Claims Mrs Edwards Life
Mrs Edwards died after a parked SUV rolled forward during a field trip, trapping her between the door and a tree. Investigators seek the person who moved the car to aid identification while coworkers and officials offer condolences and support.
Mentor teacher shines at Chukker Creek School
Alecia Kinard praises Mrs. Smith as a highly organized, loving, joyful educator who acts as mentor and leader at Chukker Creek. She credits Mrs. Smith with helping newcomer to set up a kindergarten classroom and with boosting students toward a quality education. Assistant principal Larry Dennis notes her leadership and deep care for pupils.
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Alecia Kinard
Chukker Creek
Larry Dennis
Dennis
Georgia Lottery Big Game drives revenue in bold report
The Georgia Lottery says the Big Game accounted for about 10 percent of its two billion dollar revenue last year. South Carolinians spent 112 million on Georgia tickets, and November voters may decide on establishing a state lottery. Gov Hodges backs the lottery to fund college scholarships and public school upgrades, with a nonpartisan commission potentially adding a national game like The Big Game or Powerball.
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Jim Hodges
Nonpartisan
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Aiken Housing Authority
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Spartanburg
South Aiken High
Stetson
New Bedford
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Atomic Energy Commission
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Softwar
Internet Cata
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CERT
Coordination Center
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
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Liadro
Augusta Department of Public Safety
Columbia Police Department
Columbia Coroner's Office
Pearson
Edwards
Columbia
NACPS
Lee Wetherington
First Baptist Church
Gary Redding
Nancy Smith
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Trom
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