Legislature may OK school funding reform
Aiken County educators hear that the South Carolina General Assembly could pass meaningful education finance reform in 2011. Rep. Tom Young outlined bills on dropout penalties, district consolidation, funding caps, and diploma options while stressing local control and state guidance.
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Cajun Cabaret Returns North Augusta Artist Jim Booth
North Augusta native and acclaimed painter Jim Booth returns for Cajun Cabaret at the North Augusta Municipal Center on Friday from 8 to 11 PM. Booth will display works including The Storm and Palmetto Sunrise with proceeds supporting the Arts and Heritage Center. Bids on Savannah Shoals can be placed by calling 441-4380 or 800-696-5772. tickets cost 40 per person or 75 per couple.
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Gateway summer program marks 25th anniversary quilt display
Aiken County School District officials showcased a commemorative quilt at a Board of Education meeting to celebrate Gateway summer enrichment program's 25th anniversary. Co directors Joe Laurena Carla Kerrigan and former head Marcia Blizzard attended with artist Jackie Hill who designed the quilt using Gateway T shirts.
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Rare Aiken photos and video sought for birth day bash
Celebrate Aiken seeks rare or unseen photos and video for the 175th anniversary event. Co chairs Kathy Huff and Tommie Culligan invite residents to share memories, with a special "lost Aiken footage" viewing area featuring footage from the 1953 gas explosion. Call numbers provided for contributions.
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