Budget forces difficult changes in Aiken district
Area 1 Assistant Superintendent David Caver notes budget woes force elimination of the Area 1 director of operations. Brenda Smith will become principal at Paul Knox Middle School as the district restructures. James Galiman urged retention for minority parental work. Caver emphasizes focusing on students and staff.
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Bradley vehicle gains limited impact from Iraq conflict
United Defense of Aiken notes the Bradley fighting vehicle remains in production since 1981 with standard top speed and 360 degree turret. The company expects no surge in demand due to refurbs and says the Iraq war will not boost new production. United Defense earned the 2003 Silver Crescent Award for Manufacturing Excellence.
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Lunar Eclipse Visibility From U S This Week
The article notes a first lunar eclipse visible in the United States in three years with a second eclipse on November 8 from North and South America. Cadieux will host a telescope viewing outside the science center Thursday night while the Boyd Observatory on the Savannah River Site remains closed to keep the telescope from producing poor images.
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South Carolina budget stalemate blocks tax hike plans
Lawmakers clash over Moore and Thomas proposals to raise sales and cigarette taxes to fund schools and state programs. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer ruled many motions out of order as Verne Smith and others warned the Senate’s rules hinder debate. Senate delays also delayed pay and work funds while knots over funding Elliott Franks drew criticism.
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