31 Oct 2000
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 2000
Page
1
Aiken County public schools report strong Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test results with about 75 percent of over 10,000 students meeting mathematics and English language arts benchmarks. Officials note performance exceeds state averages and will influence the Education Accountability Act report cards.
The document compares Aiken County PACT scores with state results in five performance levels below basic basic proficient and advanced. It notes the county does not meet the expected standard for the grade and that overall results align with state expectations in some levels.
Ghosts and goblins parade downtown Aiken between 3 and 5 pm for candy as local merchants open shops for Halloween. Participating venues include Aiken Brewing Company, Aiken Drug Company, Antique Mall, Artists Parlor, Bear Hollow, and more. Call 649-2221 for details.
A skeptical local narrator from Aiken County recounts eerie tales of haunted houses ghosts and ghouls amid the region's horse country historic homes and Winter Colony lore. He claims lifelong familiarity with streets and residents while insisting on belief or disbelief.
Republican candidate Gossett pursues a person to person campaign to unseat long time incumbent Democrat Tommy Moore in Senate District 25 which covers McCormick Edgefield and parts of Aiken County. He underscores effort amid Moore endorsements including from Sen. Glenn McConnell and national party ties.
Gov. Jim Hodges faced two lottery supporters and three opponents in a televised hour long debate at Carolina Educational Television. The statewide vote in a week will decide if the constitution should be amended to allow a state lottery with stricter limits and no video lottery machines.
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