USCA Ranked Third Among Regional Public Liberal Arts Colleges
USCA has been ranked number three among regional public liberal arts colleges in the South by US News and World Report. Interim chancellor Dr Thomas L Hallman welcomed the recognition noting enhanced statewide and regional academic reputation. The ranking is based on factors such as academic reputation graduation and retention rates faculty resources student selectivity financial resources and alumni giving. This marks the third time USCA has been in the top three of its category.
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Truthfulness Kicks Off Aiken City Month Theme
The City of Aiken proclaims truthfulness as September’s character trait, guiding residents to earn trust through honesty. The month anchors the Character First initiative, with schools, businesses, and clubs promoting 12 traits including sincerity loyalty courage citizenship truthfulness patience compassion and forgiveness.
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Injury ends AHS grad Neely Page football career
Former Aiken High School standout Neely Page says he is done with football due to back trouble. The Clemson University lineman, now 6 foot 4 and 285 pounds, will continue a scholarship while pursuing a degree in construction science and management. Page reflects on a career defined by grit and team support.
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Two Aiken natives pen new USC spirit song
Two USC graduates from Aiken, Stewart Harris and Michael Stewart, wrote a new spirit song for the University of South Carolina. Harris, president of Edisto Music, and Stewart, a Dan Williams Music producer, debuted the track on Lou Holtz’s radio show. The song is a spirit piece not a new Gamecocks fight song, with lyrics celebrating the team and fans and a 45 minute writing session in Nashville.
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ADPS seeks witness in fatal Crosland Park case
The Aiken Department of Public Safety asks for help identifying a white male 18 to 19 years old, about 5 feet 10, 190 pounds with dark hair seen at Starvin Marvin between 12:30 and 2:30 pm. He is not a suspect but is wanted for interview purposes. call (803) 612-7620 with tips.
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Death toll climbs in Firestone tire probe calls
Federal authorities said 26 more US traffic deaths are under investigation linked to recalled Firestone tires, raising the total to 88 with over 1,400 complaints and more than 250 injuries. Venezuela pressed for criminal action against Ford and Bridgestone/Firestone.
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EDP Chair Awaits Attorney General Response
Tim dangerfield of EDP said Thursday he has been told not to expect a response from Attorney General Charles Condon in a feud over a lawsuit. Details appear on page 4A.
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