Elvis Presley tops list of richest deceased celebrities
Elvis Presley reclaimed the No 1 spot on the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities list with an estimated 49 million dollars earned in the past year. A USC student recalls waking to a house fire in Orlando Florida as smoke filled the first floor of a beach house where she and friends had been partying minutes earlier.
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Eveline Dunbar Dies in Augusta Funeral Planned
Eveline Sis Holston Dunbar Windsor mark Moyer of Augusta Georgia dies. Funeral arrangements pending with details provided by local obituaries in Georgia notices.
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Aiken County schools miss some AYP goals under NCLB
The Aiken County School District failed to meet all 33 federal AYP objectives, with 26 of 33 achieved. 17 schools reached AYP while concerns persist over African American and Hispanic student performance. North Aiken Ed School posted higher progress among the district's schools.
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AYP ratings review shows district schools varied outcomes
The district highlights show one high school meeting its AYP objectives while others did not. The article notes high curriculum standards and rigorous PACT tests used to measure progress, with studies ranking South Carolina definitions of proficiency among the top nationwide.
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Aiken NAACP hosts candidates forum at Smith-Hazel Center
Nine City Council mayoral and State Senate hopefuls met at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center for a candidates forum hosted by the Aiken NAACP. Panelists from business, law, faith, health care and education pressed candidates on growth on the Northside and teen curfews. Incumbent Fred Cavanaugh and others voiced opposition to curfews while Rev Gary Allen Sr supported curfews with even enforcement.
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Shane Massey
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David Allen
Gary Allen Sr
New GVW Incorporation Referendum Could Go On Ballot
Graniteville Vaucluse Warrenville volunteers may have enough signatures to prompt a referendum on incorporation. About 600 unique names gathered for a 23.47 square mile proposed town in Aiken County. Verification by the Elections Office and review by the Secretary of State are required before a vote, with no date set.
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Georgia Aquarium Embraces Water Conservation Amid Drought
In Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium joins state efforts to reduce water use during a southeastern drought. Exhibits draining water to save millions of gallons yearly, Urinals altered to cut usage by over one million gallons annually. Hydrant tests eyed as safer, water-saving alternative. dental clinic porta potties added to curb waste.
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