15 Sep 1982
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1982
Page
1
Results from the South Carolina Basic Skills Assessment Program indicate no significant difference between Aiken County students’ last year and this year. Reading and math tests show varying gaps by grade, with lower grades closer to state standards and upper grades lagging in several areas. Individual reports will highlight each student’s needed areas.
About 250 residents from Aiken County filled the courthouse to protest SCE&G increases in effect under bond. They urged action by the PSC and lawmakers, with many citing high bills and fear of winter cold. The PSC limited testimony to gas and bus rates, promising electric rate discussion later.
Durward Pridgen, a member of the Aiken County School Board, pitched an innovative approach to controlling kudzu near Midland Valley High during a recent board meeting. His plan emphasizes cost efficiency and practical application for maintenance.
The Record presents a compact notice page featuring classified listings, community calendar items, and regional box office and weather notes for Aiken County. Local events, offerings, and services appear in brief summaries.
The United Way of Aiken County names campaign chairs for the 1986 drive and marks a 12:30 p.m. kickoff at First Church Activities Building. Steve Griffin of Southern Bell is general chairman with Greg Hollod and Ladson Wright as loaned executives and Jim Lambright heading advance gifts. Other division heads include Bob Brinkman Bill Johnson Tom Maurice Chuck Ensor Bob Hruwe Dennis Quinn Charlie Spain Jim Fuqua and more, organizing corporate, government and professional solicitations across Aiken.
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