South Carolina Trivia mixes facts with local lore
A book by Albert J. Menendez and Shirley Corbin Menendez surveys South Carolina trivia in six categories Geography Entertainment History Art/Literature Sports and Science/Nature. It highlights Aiken County facts such as Hitchcock Woods polo history Blue Row and Hopeland Gardens while noting Rutledge Hill Press published the paperback for 6.95 in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynne Katonak
South Carolina
Albert J. Menendez
Shirley Corbin Menendez
Aiken County
Aiken
South
Hitchcock Woods
Rutledge Hill Press
Seventh Ave. N
Nashville
FBI Agent Recalls Kidnap Case At AMBUCS Meeting
John Gerrity a 25 year FBI veteran spoke to AMBUCS about a 1986 Pennsylvania baby kidnapping where a nurse dressed woman took a newborn from a mother. After three weeks of 20 hour days a lead led to the kidnapper arrest and the baby’s return. The meeting also announced AMBUCS Lucky Bugs fundraiser at the Municipal Building to support charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S Spooner
John Gerrity
FBI
Ambucs Club
Pennsylvania
Gerrity Office
Gerrity
Aiken
Washington, D.C
Ambucs
Ryan's Family Steakhouse
Doug Haley
Community Church Events and Births in Local Faith Note
Local religious groups announce events and service times across several churches. First Baptist Church of Aiken hosts all you can eat pancakes May 10 from 6 30 to 9 30 p m with admission 5 dollars adults 2 50 for children and contact numbers 821 8283 736 4193 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Aiken
South Airicn Presbyterian Church
Judy Brownawell
Martha Kilian
Sewing For Missions
Medical Benevolence Foundation
Fellowship Hall
Abundant Life Church
Mount Beulah Baptist Church
Windsor
New Believers
Whiteville
N.C
Donna
Vanna
Homer Murdock
Todd
Gibbons elected president elect of Southeastern Biologists
University of Georgia ecology professor Whit Gibbons was chosen president elect at the Association of Southeastern Biologists annual meeting in Statesboro Georgia. Gibbons heads the Environmental Outreach and Education Division at Savannah River Ecology Lab and has researched reptiles and amphibians at the Savannah River Site since 1967. He authored eight books on herpetology and ecology and writes Ecoview a weekly column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thnt
Association of Southeastern Biologists
University of Georgia
Whit Gibbons
Statesboro
Smithsonian Institution Press
National Public Radio
Grant supports missing children programs in state
Governor Beasley announced a 15968 grant to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children of South Carolina to aid families of missing children. The funds, part of 1852000 VOA Victims of Crime Act money, will cover a portion of a Child Advocate’s salary to provide statewide advocacy services. Also, Piccolo Spoleto crafts fair and Lifeguard Training programs are noted with dates, venues, fees, and contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Center For Missing & Exploited Children of
South Carolina
David Beasley
Beasley
Wrage Square
City of Charleston
Charlotte and
Meeting Streets
Nancy Newhard-Ferrar
Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center
State Ports Authority
Market
Concorde
Charleston
Ken Botnick
Penland School
North Carolina
Charleston Crafts, Inc
Piccolo Spoleto
City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs
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S.C
Graniteville
Jesus
Louis Cassels
Hamilton Basso
Aikken
Hopeland Gardens
Lan
Joe Weatherly
Uiversity of the South
Swansea
Trinity Cathedral
Columbia
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
SRS
Allen Young Homes II, Inc
Justin Away
Richland Ave
Eugene F. McManus
M.D
General Pediatrics Inc
Trafalgar Lane
Dunagan’s Home Sewing & Vacuum
ZEE Medical Service CO
John C. Hough
Berry’s Pool & Spa
Uth
BoGuard Chemical Center
Oey & Tera Berry
Porky Bradberry
Everett Johnson Roofing Co., Inc
Whiskey Ra
Park Ave
Denzil Baugh
Beverly Health & Rehab Center
Dupont Dr
NW. Akten
Napier Funeral Home
Sammie Napier
Ladd Britt
Aiken Malt
Aiken Standard Classified Dept
Gibbons
Biologists Association
Aiken Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Odell Weeks Recreation Center
Whiskey Road
Aiken Spca
Spoleto
Katie Snell
Red Cross
Aiken Red Cross
Aiken County Recreation Center
Abby
Peter
Cony
Kester Nisam
The
American Bible Society
Er Services
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