Soldier the library and the life of Jimmy McGarity
The narrative chronicles Jimmy McGarity born in Aiken South Carolina who pursued West Point after two years at the University of South Carolina He served as a combat commander in the Korean War earning the Bronze Star the Legion of Merit and the Combat Infantryman Badge The memoir recounts family memories from Aiken including Miss Ligdon and the Aiken Institute and notes his mother’s enduring support during his education and graduation at West Point
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of South Carolina
U.S. Military ‘Academy
West Point
Jimmy McGarity
Aiken
Aiken Institute
Miss Ligdon
Billie
Bat
Hisiploma
McGarity
Columbia
New York
Hudson River
Academy
Secretary of War
Jimmy
Local Senior Classic Competes In Week of Indoor Events
The Sr Classic features billiards golf tennis racquetball bowling and more with off site events and a late entry fee of 6 covering events and awards picnic. Additional golf bowling billiards and Putt Putt fees apply at event sites with schedules across Monday to Saturday and prizes for top three in each age group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UGC
Virginia Acres Park
Weeks Center
Garden Town's End and Nearby Homes Featured in Heritage Tour
A 1929 Graniteville built home on Garden Town's End anchors a Hillcrest Drive and Kalmia Hills tour showcasing antiques, art, and living treasures. The Garnetts and Frank Townsend family display private collections, while other houses like Pine Knoll and Overlook Drive feature gourmet kitchens, oriental touches, and lush gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville ‘Co
Taylor Garnett
Graniteville
Graniteville Co
F.A. ‘Townsend
the Garnetts
Hillcrest Drive
Frank Townsend
Kalmia Hills
Overlook Drive
Bill Meehan
Pine Knoll
Lancaster Street
Reyburn
John Rainsford
Gift helps abused children through new supervision system
A community gift funds a video monitoring setup at Children's Place in Aiken County to enhance supervision during one on one play therapy sessions and protect abused or neglected children. The donation from Women of Woodside and Charles Wesley United Methodist Church supports a televideo system used with therapists and social workers, with tapes review by the solicitor's office in ongoing cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Place, Inc
Marilyn McCullough
Vicki Bukovitz
Women of
Woodside
Aiken
Howard Sellers
Children’s Place
Peggy Ford
Jim R. Sanders
Chilren’s Place, Inc
Women of Woodside
Charles Wesley United Methodist Church
Sive
Ms. Ford
Jim Sanders
Aiken County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chris Starnes
Aiken City
Gregg Park Civic Center
Howard
Mellie Hickey
St. Thaddeus
Wade
Chafee
Jackson
Jesus
Jackson Middle School
New Covenant ‘Praise Church
Aiken, S.C
Wwe
Powderhouse Kennels
Aiken Veterinary Services
Coward Corley Seed Co
Adena
Rutland Drive
P.O
Rex
Calvin Richardson
Gem Lake
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!