South Carolina hit by extended dry spell and light showers
Scattered showers provided limited relief as two months of dry weather linger. Upstate farmers report hay shortages and stunted corn and soybean crops while optimism remains for a damper fall. Officials warn extended dryness could dampen yields and pasture quality despite minor recent rainfall.
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South Carolina
Upstate
Danny
Charleston
Columbia
Steve Pavlasek
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Becky Walton
Doug Outlaw
National Weather Service
Greer
N.Y. man shot to death during funeral visit in Aiken County
Frank M. James 28 of Bay Shore New York was shot several times after a family argument at 954 Old Jordan Road. Hollis Walker 37 was wounded in the arm. she received treatment and was released. Coroner says death at 1 04 and autopsy planned. deputies seek Frank W Walker III.
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New York
Aiken
Frank M. James
Bay Shore
N.Y
Old Jordan Road
Aiken County
Michael Frank
Sheriff's Office
James
Hollis Walker
Sue Townsend
Frank W. Walker III
Marietta
Obituary notices listed for several Florida and North Carolina residents
Obituary notices on page 2B list Joshua E. Becker of Elkton Florida Billy Durden of Tabor City North Carolina Beatrice Evans of Jacksonville Florida Chapell Mac McMillan Isiah Samuels of Batesburg South Carolina and note a Georgia lottery reference in Pantany 8 11417 2125
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Joshua E. Becker
Elkton
Beasley pushes new education standards before state board
Gov David Beasley urged the South Carolina State Board of Education to adopt tougher academic standards crafted by the PASS Commission. He argued current benchmarks are inadequate and wants grade by grade learning targets. Superintendent Barbara Nielsen noted BSAP scores show mixed results with higher reading and math declines at some grades.
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Columbia
David Beasley
State Board of Education
Beasley
Barbara Nielsen
South Carolina
Ing
Crafters thrive at Aiken's Makin' weekend showcasing Ginger Prout
Ginger Prout turns simple objects into rustic baskets wreaths and floral arrangements that appeal to visitors at Aiken's Makin' weekend. She mentions overnight prep for high sales and prefers natural dried and preserved blooms with Magnolia wreaths as a South favorite.
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Ginny Southworth
Ginger Prout
Aiken
Mrs. Prout
South
Prout
Hat
Commerce
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Scott Webster
Helen DeLong
Alister DeLong
USC Aiken
Pacers
Lander
Associ
York County
Wayne Herndon
Simpsonville
Dward Coble
By Sharon Taylor
Abby
Wednesday
S.C. Board of Education
Gov
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