21 Nov 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 2001
Page
1
A letter addressed to Senator Patrick Leahy was found laced with anthrax spores and authorities confirmed a new case of the disease in Connecticut. The 94 year old woman in a rural area south west of Hartford is described as the most deadly form appearing in the report.
AAA Carolinas projects an average of 1.3 million residents from North and South Carolina will travel over 50 miles for Thanksgiving as gasoline prices remain low and fall further in the coming weeks.
Paul Robinson Moore Sr of Aiken Edna Whaley Scott of Augusta Margaret S Yount of Belvedere Joyce Stevens Altee of North Augusta Harold Staubitz of Leesville Roland Walter Beck Sr of Bath Thelma Estes Chandler Ken John Neal Rudolph of Williston are noted in funeral notices in section 5A, detailing passings and resident origins.
Edgefield authorities investigate scattered human remains over an acre near Community Road. Coroner Thurmond Burnett says remains sent to Newberry for identification with dental records. linked to a missing Augusta man last seen in September. A skull reportedly taken home by a dog prompted a Tuesday search. The remains are described as a young black male wearing denim overalls and tennis shoes.
Eugene Anderson, 85, of 218 Ash, failed to yield likely at a stop sign on S.C. Highway 421 and collided with Yvonne Black, 60, of 124 Kimble St., who was killed and not restrained in her van. Black was ejected. Anderson’s license had been suspended since 1984. Investigators plan charges if warranted after tests.
The state NAACP asks educational agencies to submit five year plans to end racial disparities. Education officials cite an existing May report on disparities and note gains by poor and African-American students in standardized tests. The group seeks plans by May 10 and urges smaller classes, better teacher training, and community involvement. James Gallman leads the call.
The Aiken County School District reports 23 teachers earned National Board Certification, including East Aiken Elementary PE teacher Kathy Linton who overcame doubts to gain the credential. The state notes 928 SC teachers achieved certification, with only North Carolina and Florida posting more. Recipients receive a $7,500 annual bonus for ten years.
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