Court halves Ford punitive verdict in high profile rollover case
California appeals court trims the 1999 $290 million punitive award against Ford over a 1998 Bronco rollover that killed three Romo family members to $23.7 million. The court cites Supreme Court precedent capping large punitive damages while keeping $5 million in compensatories intact.
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PACT results show state averages and calls for diagnostic data
Statewide science results show 58 percent meeting standards while social studies reach 61 percent. Math and English language arts exceed 70 percent. Officials note base line for progress and urge diagnostic tools, while teachers call for shorter tests for younger students.
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Aiken craftsman Boggs sells heirloom spindle settle
Hugh Boggs, a retired New York tire man turned Aiken woodworker, spends four months per spindle settle polishing varnish wax and finish. Each piece is signed dated and priced at 6500 dollars reflecting his 35 year passion. Contact J C Lexow for orders.
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Children Place near closure amid Medicaid funding crisis
The agency faces a financial crisis after closing a mold affected building housing 20 children under two, cutting day services revenue by about one third. United Way may seek emergency funds from Bank of America line to keepChildren's Place open.
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Rob Novit
Rovit
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Aiken High Students Face Expulsion Threat After Threats
Two more Aiken High School students, ages 14 and 16, were arrested Monday on suspicion of disturbing a school related to a second bomb threat. Police say one wrote the note and the other delivered it to a teacher. Principal Joe Padget warns any involved will be recommended for expulsion.
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Area 1
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Caver
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard
Detention Center Kitchen Volunteers Cook Lunch
A detention center kitchen staff includes three supervisors and 15 nonviolent inmate workers with long-term sentences. Inmate Calvin Edwards says he enjoys cooking as it helps pass time behind bars. Contact Philip Lord at plord aikenstandard.com.
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Philip Lord
Plord
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