Aiken County Students Lead State Test Gains in Reading and Math
South Carolina students improved on the state test with Aiken County showing stronger results. Third graders in English language arts and math outperformed the state averages, while fourth to eighth graders still trailed nationwide leaders yet beat the state in several grades. Superintendent Dr. Linda Eldridge notes ongoing analysis of sub group results to boost performance.
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Hurricanes Charley Ivan leave wreckage and warnings
In Punta Gorda Florida debris from Charley remains as residents brace for Ivan with forecasts of direct hits on Jamaica Cuba and possibly the southern United States. Grenada suffered at least 12 deaths and 90 percent of homes damaged as Ivan intensified to Category 4 with 140 mph winds.
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Port Charlotte
Tornado scare, strong winds hit Aiken County area
Beech Island and Graniteville faced heavy winds that toppled trees and ripped a roof, causing widespread debris. Emergency officials noted no confirmed tornado despite storm damage and said power crews and the Red Cross aided affected residents with power restoration expected by nightfall.
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SRS resumes shipping uranium to repositories
Uranium shipments from the Savannah River Site halted in March due to a budget shortfall have resumed. About 140,000 gallons of uranyl nitrate and 35,000 barrels of uranium oxide are being shipped to Nevada and Utah, with liquid uranium nitrate sent to Permafix in Oak Ridge for treatment before burial at the Nevada Test Site.
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Permafix
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Tenn
Department of Transportation
Nevada Test Site
Aiken’s Makin’ arts festival returns to new site
Nearly 300 crafters and food vendors join the two day arts event in Aiken shifting from downtown to Gyles Park and Park Avenue. Public Safety notes 10 mph limit in festival area Friday and Saturday as officers monitor vendor booths overnight and ensure safety.
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