Nielsen seeks PSAT funding in SC education budget
South Carolina Education Superintendent Barbara Nielsen proposes a 1998 99 budget totaling about 2.6 billion dollars to fund PSAT testing for all 49 000 tenth graders at a cost of 500 000. She argues PSAT results can lift SAT scores while several states already cover the test. The plan adds 644 million dollars beyond last year’s appropriation with little admin funding for her agency as education becomes a gubernatorial issue.
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NAACP leaders urge persistence and pride in black progress
In a statewide NAACP event, speakers urged voting registration and participation, supporting black-owned businesses, and seizing opportunities. Bishop Curry received an introduction by Dr. WE Gibson as awards were handed to branches for contributions, membership gains, and legal victories including district rezoning.
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States must cut nitrogen oxide under EPA plan
States face steep NOx cuts with power plants likely targeted for reductions though auto and factory controls may be costlier. Sierra Club notes public health priority while SC officials consider vehicle testing if ozone limits are missed. DHEC lists eight counties including Anderson and Greenville. Midwest and Ohio Valley states must exceed 40 percent cuts by 2002 with gains by 2006.
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IRS Expands Hours Amid Tax Season Pressure
The IRS plans 24 seven year round hours for tax advice lines beyond the current 12 hours daily five days a week. Republicans press for broad tax reform ahead of 1998 elections and 2000 campaign, boosted by citizen stories of IRS mistreatment.
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Teacher praised for patience and devotion at Silver Bluff
Students highlight Mrs Hadden's after school help in math and computer lab and her daily tutoring. Jason Hodges, 16, calls her devoted and notes band involvement and competition trips. Principal Gayle Gulick says she is a consummate professional with strong rapport across activities.
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Sharpe Shrugs Off Challenge In District 86 Race
Incumbent Rep. Sharpe rejects a call for a public forum by Carroll Bryant who seeks to unseat him in the District 86 race. Bryant accuses Sharpe of campaign smear tactics amid a special election caused by a court-ordered redistricting rewrite affecting Aiken County lawmakers.
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