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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2004
Page
1
County council approves a $50 million wish list funded by a proposed 1 cent capital projects sales tax extension. Projects cover recreation arts culture road paving EMS and sheriff needs with over $7 million for arts and culture. Total $100 million across county and municipalities with distribution by population and sales.
Race car icon Mario Andretti, a longtime Firestone test driver, greeted fans at the Bridgestone Firestone plant in Aiken County on Tuesday. Sheriff Mike Hunt recalled his son's excitement over meeting the champion, while Andretti credited his long career to passion for driving and a strong Firestone relationship.
Aiken County School District projects four elementary schools could become transfer receivers under No Child Left Behind provisions for 2004 2005. A district survey to parents will assess interest in transferring children to other schools. The plan hinges on federal Title I requirements affecting Aiken Elementary and Byrd Elementary.
District schools face transfer options tied to Title I status as several schools near needs-improvement. Six Valley campuses including Midland Valley Prep are targeted for transfers while eight Title I middle schools like Lloyd-Kennedy Charter are excluded from transfer eligibility. Non Title I schools mostly fail Adequate Yearly Progress, though Ridge Spring Monetta High met AYP in 2003 and would accept Wagener Salley students if parents apply.
The Energy Department will announce a plan to build the world’s fastest civil supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Federal grants totaling 50 million dollars will fund the initial two years of work as Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham stresses its role in national competitiveness.
Brief contents list from the issue highlights sections including Bridge 13C Calendar 4A Classifieds and diverse pages such as Crossword Dear Abby For the Record Horoscope and Sports TV Listings across 3B 15A 1B.
George Galvan owner of Fences By George says higher fuel costs strain his business as diesel hits $1.54 per gallon up from $1.21. Premium gas edged past $2 on both sides of Aiken with regulars around $1.75 to $1.83. Amy Stills of Batesburg notes rising costs.
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