Bonnie Looms Off South Carolina Coast As Residents Prepare
Isle of Palms residents brace for Bonnie with 115 mph winds, recalling Hugo nine years earlier. Across the East Coast, locals stock up on food and supplies while Atlantic swells grow. Dunleavy’s Pub owner on Sullivans Island warns against complacency as Bonnie nears.
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Hurricane Bonnie prompts watch for Mid-Atlantic coast
A hurricane watch was issued for the coasts of Virginia Maryland and Delaware as Bonnie with 115 mph winds moved north-northwest. At 715 miles south-southeast of Fenwick Island Del the storm was expected to gain speed with conditions possible within 36 hours. Rains not expected until Wednesday and winds along the Delaware coast could reach gale force by midweek.
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Steeple Nears Completion At Frederick Church
The 400000 Frederick edifice for Thomas Tabernacle King Apostle Holiness Church of God gains a 20 foot steeple topped by a cross. Rev Roger Rollins notes the cross is essential in planning as construction nears end with carpeting and pews due by October. the project launched in March 1972 under former pastor Herman T. Lewis. About 50 members remain hopeful for completion later this year.
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CAP member charged as an adult in CAP explosive attack at airport
A 17-year-old Civil Air Patrol member and a 15-year-old, both to be charged as adults, allegedly hurled three explosive devices into a tent injuring a 17-year-old Fruitland boy during a Fourth of July CAP event at Frederick Municipal Airport. A fourth device was unexploded. a 12-year-old brother was unharmed.
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Teresa Bean
City considers policy update on right-of-way temporary signs
Frederick officials weigh changes as current rules clash in effect. A 14 day annual limit conflicts with a total ban, prompting a workshop led by Mayor Jim Grimes. The Downtown Business Zoning Committee seeks a clear definition of temporary retail signs and a unified program with publicity, curbside cleanup after hours, and one sign per merchant.
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County hosts class for county commissioner hopefuls
County manager William Dennis will host a training seminar on August 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. to explain county finances land management and operations to commissioner candidates. Speakers include comptroller Doug Browning planning director James Shaw and advisor Sam Ketterman with a Q and A session following. Republican candidates Rick Weldon and John L Thompson say they will not attend criticizing the need for training so close to the primary.
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James Shaw
Sam Ketterman
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Thompson
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Hood College Rated Best Value in Northern Regional Colleges
Hood College is ranked No 1 for best value among northern regional universities by U S News and World Report in its America’s Best Colleges, while standing 11th among the north region’s best regional schools. Hood’s leadership notes the ranking boosts visibility and counters the perception of high costs, with about 20 percent of students on nonneed-based aid and three-quarters on needs-based aid.
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Student interns at FDA boosts love for science
Seventeen year old Stephanie McQuilkin of Derwood completed a six week internship at the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. She aims for a career as a veterinarian and forensic scientist, crediting the program with deepening her scientific interests and understanding of lab work.
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Stephanie McQuilkin
Derwood
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Jeff Laws
Edison High School of Technology
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County hires 250 teachers for new school year
Frederick County Public Schools hired about 250 teachers to begin the new year on August 31. The district expects 916 new students, with Whittier Elementary opening, Walkersville Middle adding classrooms, and Urbana High School operating four full grades. Some vacancies arise from resignations for study, spousal transfers, or moves to other jurisdictions. The board recently approved a 4 percent teacher pay raise.
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