Remembering Dr. Andrew Sorensen USC president
Former University of South Carolina President Dr. Andrew Sorensen, 72, died unexpectedly in Columbus Ohio where he had joined Ohio State University as president of the foundation. Sorensen led USC from 2002 to 2008 and visited USC Aiken more than any other president, fostering campus ties across the state. He was known for his bow tie tours and his effort to embed the university in local communities. He also served as a former University of Alabama president. See SORENSEN, page 12A.
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University of South Carolina
Andrew Sorensen
USC Aiken
Tom Hallman
University
Hallman
Sorensen
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
University of Alabama
USC
USCA
Harris Pastides
South Carolina
Alabama
Michael Amirdis
Amirdis
Byrd Elementary School
Graniteville
Allaiglance Tax Day Delay Pushes IRS Filing Deadline
The federal tax due date moves to April 18 this year because April 15 falls on a weekend and Emancipation Day affects deadlines. Next year’s date remains adjusted, with Emancipation Day considerations again influencing the deadline.
Deaths and Funerals Notices Section
Obituary notices list Christopher C. Moseley of Aiken and Frank W. Medlock of Indianapolis death details. Hilda M. Johnson Holley of Warrenville is also noted among recent death notices.
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Frank W. Medlock
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hilda M. Johnson Holley
Warrenville
Silver Bluff grad joins 200 mile coast run for Operation Smile
A 2004 Silver Bluff High School graduate now in his third year at Harvard dental school has teamed with 11 classmates for a Boston to Cape Cod relay run. The 200 mile race raises $10,000 for Operation Smile benefiting children with facial deformities. The May 6 7 event starts in Boston with two vans and rotating runners, each taking turns. Kinard, from Beech Island, notes a community effort and prior volunteering. Donations and details at support.operationsmile.org/HSDM2012.
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Brian Kinard
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Harvard University
Massachusetts
Operation Smile
Boston
Beech Island
Kinard
Warner
Operationsmile.org
Owner of Carolina Bar-B-Que turns 90 with community celebration
Willie Mae Parker, owner for 43 years, marked her 90th birthday on April 14 at Carolina Bar-B-Que in New Ellenton. More than 200 guests attended a cake filled gathering from 3 to 6 pm as family cited her recent health struggles and strong spirit. Neice Angie Glancy praised Parker while noting a prior colon surgery and limited mobility.
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Carolina Bar-B-Que
Willie Mae Parker
Parker
Angie Glancy
Glancy
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Dear Abby
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Andy Chadwick
Cedar Creek Community Center
Woodworking Club
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Aiken Spca
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Aiken County
Animal Shelter
Whiskey Road
Ashleey Williamson
Willie Mae Walker
Ryan Connelly
Carolina Bar
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