School board forum debates social promotions and sessions
Nine of eleven candidates at a North Augusta forum for Aiken County Board of Education rejected social promotion and urged individualized support for students struggling in English and Math. They also argued for limited closed sessions, with Maddox noting meetings covered personnel matters and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Augusta
Aiken County
David Clemens
J.C
Jet) Miller
Durward B. Pridgen
Robert T
Bob) Tarrant Jr
Sally S. Bigger
William E
Eddie) Butler
Rod Greenway
Albert J
Cause of Newsome Death Undetermined in Slain Woman Case
Valerie White Newsome was found in a wooded area and the autopsy lists the cause as undetermined while the manner is homicide. The detailed report will not be released but will be used in court. Warrenville man Paul F. Koon, 40, is charged with murder and undergoing psychiatric testing to assess trial readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie White Newsome
Aiken County
John T. Stoll
Stoll
Koon
Inflation jumps to 1 percent in September
The Labor Department reports a 1 percent rise in September consumer prices led by food costs. Prices for meats and groceries surged, with housing costs also accelerating while gasoline fell for the fifth straight month. Weekly earnings after taxes fell 0.4 percent from August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ronald Reagan
Carter
Labor Department
Alfred Kahn
Patrick Jackman
Aiken Woman Recalls Pinatas From School Days
While recalling grammar school memories an Aiken woman describes her class making pinatas from papier mache and candy. She mentions balloons and wet paper as the construction method.
United Way of Aiken County Hits 1980 81 Goal
United Way of Aiken County surpasses its 1980 81 goal by reaching 625 732 42 dollars, 100 1 percent of the 625 000 dollar target. Sarah P Jordan notes last year’s total was 583 588 and says donations continue through December. Graniteville Savannah River Plant raised its goal and aided the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Way of
Aiken County
Sarah P. Jordan
Jordan
United Way
Self-Control Drives Discipline in Aiken County Schools
Larry Andrews, director of guidance in Aiken County, notes discipline is choice and self-control, not coercion. He stresses moral maturation and gradual responsibility, saying no sign of widespread uncontrollable discipline, with recent infractions often due to poor judgment rather than a lack of discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Andrews
Aiken County
Eeeee Serere
Andrews
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chan
Ginny Southworth
The
Medical University of South Carolina
Newsome
National Hills
Jeanie Seamster
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!