South Aiken Flag Corps Honored by Local Alumni
An alumnus congratulates the South Aiken Band for a strong performance at the Mustang Classic, urges more fan support at games, and references community topics from unionizing nurses to real estate agent integrity and school tax concerns.
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Hydrogen cars by GM could free US from oil dependence
Dr. James Spearer of General Motors said hydrogen powered production model cars could be real by 2017. Key hurdles include storing hydrogen and adapting engines to hydrogen, with GM’s Autonomy as a skate board base concept. Savannah River Technology Center researchers aim to solve storage while fueling infrastructure develops. Hydrogen cars offer near zero emissions, with water vapor as the only byproduct.
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Palmetto Sertoma Club fundraiser aids Aiken students
Palmetto Sertoma Club of Aiken held a wreath sale and painting event to raise money for sound equipment for hearing and speech impaired students in Aiken County Public Schools. Proceeds fund classroom sound systems. wreaths from Oregon cost 30 dollars and orders must be placed by November 4.
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State broadens adult education tie with technical college system
A statewide agreement between the State Department of Education and the SC Technical College System aims to improve efficiency of adult education services. Aiken Technical College President Dr. Susan Graham says local impact is limited since ATC already complies and seeks stronger secondary to postsecondary progression.
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Aiken
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Red Cross History Display Opens at Aiken Museum
The Aiken County Historical Museum hosts a Red Cross history exhibit through October featuring photos uniforms and newspaper clippings gathered by the local Red Cross chapter. Amy O Rourke notes the display educates visitors on Red Cross work and how to join, with items like a 1918 baby bath poster and WWII nurse uniforms.
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