19 May 2000
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2000
Page
1
The Aiken Kentucky owner Dogwood Stable fields Impeachment for the 125th Preakness Stakes as a leading challenger to Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus. The bay colt by Deputy Minister has Derby experience and a prior win history, aiming at the $650000 prize.
South Carolina schools will gain a temporary break on their first report cards as the Education Oversight Committee approves a phased in evaluation system for 1100 public schools. The plan allows higher initial rankings and tightens to enforceable standards by fall 2003. It also protects schools from penalties when teachers attend professional development and adds average teacher attendance data to annual reports.
South Carolina lawmakers reach a swift accord to replace the Confederate flag atop the Statehouse with a square battle flag at the Confederate Soldier Monument. The House and Senate approve the plan 66 to 43 after a late conference session led by Sen. Tom Moore. The change takes effect after July 1, ending the flag’s display inside chambers.
Rep. Bill Clyburn and Rep. James Roland Smith said the controversy will not end despite a legislative vote to reposition the Confederate emblem. Several lawmakers expressed that finality is unlikely, with mixed votes on the compromise and indications of continued boycott talk.
North Augusta Forward, the twentieth annual two day meeting of the City Council and department heads, centered on Smart Growth. Mayor Lark Jones and City Administrator Charles Martin led talks with Skip Grkovic and other directors outlining planning, zoning, utilities, public safety and neighborhood development including sidewalks and 82.4 miles of bicycle paths.
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