Lydia Project volunteer of year honors Lynda Platt
Lynda Platt of Aiken is named Volunteer of the Year for 2011 by The Lydia Project at a appreciation luncheon. A six year board member, she helps run Sew n Sews and coordinates Lights for Lydia luminary sales aiding cancer patients.
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Lynda Platt
Aiken
Lydia Project
Platt
Sew
Cedar Creek
Carolina Pine Quilters
Busy Bees
Lydia
Daksha Chudgar
Augusta
Thelydiaproject.org
Christina Reyes Wins Essay Contest at Barnes & Noble
Christina Reyes a sixth grade student at Leavelle McCampbell Middle School won the annual Barnes & Noble Favorite Teacher Essay Contest with a description of her favorite teacher. Nicole Palmer technology teacher was named Augusta Mall Barnes & Noble Teacher of the Year based on Reyes essay. Palmer was recognized April 16 at a Barnes & Noble reception and Reyes will receive a letter of recognition. Reyes letter will be displayed at Barnes & Noble. Also named to Greendale Elementary School A honor roll for the third quarter are Logan Channel Jaden Cook Justin Walker Madeline Walls Courtney Young Brianna Burns Avery Gray Corey Heath Ashton Johnson Bryan Labra Evelyn Nunez Aiden Roemmich Ashton Route Jayla Valentine
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Christina Reyes
Leavelle McCampbell
Barnes & Noble
Nicole Palmer
Augusta Mall
Reyes
Palmer
Greendale Elementary School
Logan Channel
Jaden Cook
Justin Walker
Madeline Walls
Courtney Young
Brianna Burns
Avery Gray
Corey Heath
Ashton Johnson
Bryan Labra
Evelyn Nunez
Aiden Roemmich
Ashton Route
Jayla Valentine
Aiken County Declared Severe Drought In South Carolina
Aiken County is identified as one of the state's driest areas with a severe drought rating. Forecasters warn no immediate relief is expected, with rain unlikely until next week and water restrictions possible without current mandatory measures in place. The drought may lead to crops and pasture losses and ongoing water supply concerns.
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Aiken County
National Weather Service Meteorolo
Chris Liscinsky
Savannah River
Aiken
U.S
Associated Press
Aiken District Debates Funding For School Construction
The Aiken County School District weighs funding options for major future construction at multiple schools including Aiken and North Augusta high schools. A 2010 bond failed and state law blocks several alternatives. a bond referendum could reemerge, but funds may only cover maintenance within six years.
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Aiken County
Aiken
North Augusta
Richard Hazen
S.C. General Assembly
Horry
Charleston
Hazen
General Assembly
Greenville
Ronnie Young
Scott Singer
Richard Johnson
Clay Killian
Jane Page Thompson
Reggie Barner
Birds & Butterflies to host wildflowers lecture in Aiken
Birds & Butterflies presents a 7 p.m. lecture on South Carolina wildflowers as part of its 2012 Nature Series. Ron Brenneman, a certified wildlife biologist, will discuss 70 plus species with slide images and field-guide purchases available. advance registration costs 5 dollars and seats are limited.
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Birds & Butterflies
South Carolina
Laurens St
N.W
Ron Brenneman
Brenneman
Laurens Street
Family Earth and Sky Night at Ruth Patrick Center
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center hosts Family Earth and Sky Night on USC Aiken campus with hands on activities planetarium shows and outdoor observing from 6 30 p m to 11 p m Admission free except planetarium shows at 4 50 for adults 3 50 for seniors and 2 50 for 4K 12 students Video To the Moon and Beyond shown first come at 7 8 9 and 10 p m
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Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Ruth Patrick
USC Aiken
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Ashlee R. Fox
Lander University
Cyril Liscinsky
National Weather Service
Karen Daily
USC
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Tray Traxler
den Baldwin
Ray Fleming
Rosemary English
Levi Green
David Caver
Aiken Standards Education
Walterboro
University of Georgia
S.C
Suzanne Stone
Savannah College of Art & Design
Augusta State University
Suzannerstone
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