Eric Balfour joins Aiken County school amid cross cultural move
Eric, a Ghanaian child attending Second Baptist Church with his family, adapts to American life. He enjoys pizza and soccer, loves math, and aims to become a doctor. His classmate Ashley James praises his participation, while teachers note his smooth integration and athletic skill. The family plans to stay about seven years before returning to Africa.
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Heritage Fair Highlights Diverse Family Roots Exhibit
Students in a fifth grade history project traced diverse ancestries from Poland France Germany Ireland and England. Led by Fran Louthan the Heritage Fair showcased personal family trees and cultural artifacts including a 1620 lineage and German treats while six students and three teachers emphasized immigrant roots and pride.
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Danielle Doucet
France
Louisiana
Jean Frige
Fran Louthan
Fort Jackson rape cases prompt Army panel plan likely
Caseworkers have been called to Fort Jackson six times since July 1995 to assist women allegedly raped by soldiers including three drill sergeants. Retired Maj. Gen. Steve Siegfried to head a national panel. Base spokesman cites 30 misconduct allegations with 27 founded in past year and ongoing investigations.
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William Bolt
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Missouri
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Army
Rape Crisis Center
Doug Cook
Cook
Legal Department
Reles
Smith
Ook
Juvenile inmates allege mistreatment at private prison
Lawyers say teens at the Columbia Training Center report hogtying and tear gas use by guards. They claim as many as 18 inmates were confined for 24 hours without bathroom access. Plaintiffs urge a federal judge to review operations under Corrections Corp. of America contract. State officials promise monitoring and corrections.
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Columbia Training Center
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Gaston Fairey
Richelle Romescn McKim
Federal Court
Corrections Corp. of America
Joe Anderson
Aiken County Public Schools Lunch and Breakfast Menu Week
Week of November 25 29 menus list elementary middle and high school lunches with options including chicken nuggets turkey dressing pizza fish and Domino’s pizza days. Breakfast options include assorted cereal pancake and French toast with milk and juice and prices range from 0.40 to 2.10 for adults with milk choices offered.
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Aiken County
College cheerleaders prove athletes with strong support system
The piece contrasts college cheer squads with high school programs, noting college athletes receive more training, medical care, and institutional backing. It highlights Clemson and a Clemson cheerleader and a former football player as examples, detailing dedication, academic balance, and family support shaping their paths.
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Hartford
Feraci
Ms. Hartford
Clemson
Wallace murder trial toll on families in Charlotte
The Henry Louis Wallace murder trial opens in Mecklenburg County with nine murder charges and eight related crimes. Relatives of victims express anger and confusion as prosecutors describe brutal deaths, including Brandi Henderson, whose cousin Burrell recalls the pain of her birthday.
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George Burrell
Mecklen
Burg County
Wallace
Brain
Tyrece
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