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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2002
Page
2
In a tribute directed at the press, Jessica Carpenter’s family expresses gratitude for coverage by the Aiken Standard and Augusta Chronicle. They urge more reporting to help find justice, noting the lasting impact of the murder and the need for public support.
Residents respond to a front page honoring Jessica Carpenter and question evacuation plans after a Wednesday fire. A citizen urges local safety praise and suggests shelters or home hosting for evacuees, while others defend the newspaper’s coverage and urge sensible discourse.
George L Brightharp gained strong endorsements from Sen Tommy Moore D Clearwater and Rep Bill Clyburn D Aiken ahead of the Third Congressional race to replace Lindsey Graham. Brightharp, a North Augusta counselor, touted education social security and health care while planning debates with GOP rival Gresham Barrett and Libertarian Mike Boerst.
Sylvia Dennis a fifth grader at Aiken Elementary struggled with math English and concentration until a teacher referred her family to Brothers and Sisters of Aiken County. The United Way based program offers year round education recreation spiritual and social activities for children 5 to 17 with tutors. Since joining seven months ago Sylvia has improved academically and socially her self esteem up and she now participates more in class and can speak in front of others.
The US Department of Energy is set to announce a plan that could revive pit production for nuclear weapons at Savannah River Site SRS. The proposal envisions a pit assembly plant costing about 24 billion dollars with up to 1000 regional jobs, slated to begin in 2020, and will trigger site reviews including PANTEX Nevada Test Site and Idaho. Community leaders urge support as officials caution details remain limited and competitive sites are evaluated.
Aiken County public high school students posted 68 percent completion of AP courses in 2001 02, nine points above the state average and seven above the national. Aiken High School led with 87 percent earning grades 3 to 5, while Silver Bluff South Aiken North Augusta and Midland Valley also surpassed averages. Ridge Spring Monetta Wagener Salley lagged, with only 25 percent scoring 3 5 at Ridge Spring Monetta and none at Wagener Salley.
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