Students evacuated after bomb threat at Aiken campus
A bomb threat prompted evacuation of about 1,700 students from a main campus and a north campus. Students were escorted to a stadium as Wackenhut dogs searched the grounds. parents arrived, aided by teachers and Public Safety. Safe completion followed within 30 minutes.
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DOE cooling tower plan sparks residents’ concerns in Aiken
An anonymous postcard targets Jesse Roberson urging public opposition to a DOE plan at Savannah River Site to demolish K-Area Cooling Tower citing costs. DOE says annual maintenance is about 60 thousand and demolition around 2.5 million with no health risks. Local groups urge caution and note potential reuse.
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Aiken
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DOE
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Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
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G Force Upgrades Crews Planned Across Multiple Local Roads
Crews will work in the Whiskey Road area and many nearby streets the week of Nov 24 28. During early December they will also operate on Silver Bluff Road Pine Log Road Thomas Street and additional surrounding streets and apartments.
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Aikenstandard
South Carolina Improves Reading and Math Scores
South Carolina reading and math scores improved and reached near or above national averages in several tests. About 3 400 fourth graders and 2 400 eighth graders were tested. fourth grade math rose to 236 and eighth grade math to 277 while reading remained 215 for fourth graders and 258 for eighth graders.
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Three years' growth cited in South Carolina education gains
State officials credit three years of growth in math as key to improved scores on national tests. Inez Tenenbaum notes the factor while reading results show SC meeting higher standards under the 1998 accountability law. NAEP results compare SC with about 40 other states, showing competitive performance overall.
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South Carolina
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