South Carolina to post 70 mph speed limits on Interstates
Gov. Hodges signed legislation prompting the SCDOT to install new speed limit signs on Interstate highways across the state. Work begins next week with completion targeted by June 1. Rural interstates will post 70 mph. urban areas move from 55 to 60 or 65 mph. areas under construction keep current limits.
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South Carolina Transportation Commission
Morgan Martin
SCDOT
S.C
South Carolina
Scholarships for African Americans at Schofield Fund
Applications are being accepted for the Schofield Scholarship Fund for African American students in good academic standing in need of aid. Applicants must have a close family member formerly or currently connected to Schofield. Deadline is May 20. Aiken Academy Registration for summer school begins at 130 Greenville Street N.W. The eight week session starts June 14. Returning to public school after summer requires written permission from the guidance counselor. Details at 648-8790.
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Schofield Scholarship Fund
Schofield
Aiken Academy
Greenville Street N.W
Scholarships TEST SATURDAY AT AIKEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Aiken Preparatory School offers five fall 1999 scholarship packages for next year’s sixth and seventh graders. Three will be worth $2,000 and two $1,000. Applicants must take a qualifying exam Saturday at 9 a.m. and complete the admissions process. Details from Lizabeth Zefting at 648-3223.
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Aiken Preparatory School
Lizabeth Zefting
ACTS of Caring Clinic Seeks Volunteers in Aiken County
Volunteers are needed for the ACTS of Caring Clinic outreach by Area Churches Together Serving. The clinic serves the medically under served in Aiken County and relies on donations of time talent and money. Help is needed in filing phone work and medical services. Contact 641-1005.
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Acts of Caring
Aiken County
Rally in the Valley set for June 5 at Harrison Cover Park
The annual Rally in the Valley religious celebration returns to Harrison Cover Park on S.C. 421 with a 4 PM gospel kick off. Local acts Dawn Jackson and Pure Heart Tim Coyle Abraham Brothers Joe Peacoate and Vision Sara Daniels perform. Activities for children, puppets, clowns, and a 7 PM worship service cap the day. Food concessions include barbecue chicken dinners to aid Aiken Pregnancy Care Center. Dinners cost 5 dollars and are sold at Langley Drug Store Heavenly Creations Bookstore and Napier Hardware. Volunteer info and booth setup available through Lonnie McCarthy at 593-9853.
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Harrison- Cover Park
the Valley
S.C
Dawn Jackson
Pure Heart
Tim Coyle
Abraham Brothers
Joe Peacoate
Vision
Sara Daniels
Pam
Langley Drug Store
Heavenly Creations
North Augusta
Napier Hardware
Graniteville
McCarthy
ATC Institutes Distance Learning for Local High Schoolers
ATC and Aiken Technical College introduce two way video college courses for high school students. English 101 History 101 Psychology 201 planned this fall with English 102 History 102 Sociology 101 next spring. Credits transfer to public senior institutions under a statewide agreement and cost less in high school than in college. Michael Ostrowski directs distance learning and can be contacted at 589-9231 ext 1275.
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Aiken ‘Technical College
ATC
Michael Ostrowski
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South Carolina Department of Transportation
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Swent Meer
Paree Ee
Anne Rivers Siddins
Reas
Marcy Howley
Lonnie McCarthy
Aiken
Coecetty
Augusta Mall
Aiken Mall
Pate
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