Shaw's Fork Baptist welcomes Rev. Donny Royster as pastor
Shaw's Fork Baptist Church introduces Rev. Donny Royster new pastor following his June 3 start. Royster is a Columbia Biblical Seminary graduate with past roles in Orangeburg Calhoun and Union Baptist associations. The couple invites worshippers to Sundays at 9 30 a.m. Sondra Royster accompanies him in ministry.
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Edgefield GOP schedules Aug meeting and poetry coffeehouse
The Edgefield County GOP holds a quarterly meeting on August 28 at 7 p.m. in Edgefield Council Chambers. A Coffeehouse evening at ACP Black Box on August 31 features the Mike Frost Jazz Trio and an open mic. tickets via 648-1438. The Sheppard Community Blood Center hosts a blood drive August 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at USC Aiken.
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Silver Bluff graduates 25 amid limited attendance at diploma ceremony
Cherise Dawkins and 10 other seniors from area high schools received diplomas as 11 could attend the Silver Bluff event led by new principal Collette Johnson. Superintendent Beth Everitt praised all graduates while Deputy Superintendent David Caver urged ongoing learning and advancement. Dawkins plans cosmetology studies in Columbia and credited supportive teachers and counselors for her persistence.
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Ridge Spring- Monetta High
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Diploma sparks perseverance amid pregnancy stigma
"This means a lot to me," she said of her diploma as she overcame pregnancy dropout risk to finish. Christopher Fussell, after earning his diploma, plans English class completion as a step toward long term goals and National Guard service with training in South Georgia this month through October.
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USC Aiken Named Great Place to Work in Chronicle Ranking
The Chronicle of Higher Education recognized USC Aiken as a great place to work in its fifth annual Academic Workplace report. Among 294 colleges, 103 earned awards for best practices with USCA noted for collaborative governance and leadership confidence. Dr. Sandra Jordan lauded faculty and staff for student-focused excellence.
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Chronicle highlights top colleges in innovative programs
Editor Liz McMillen notes that the Great Colleges program recognizes institutions offering innovative educational experiences and sharing them with readers. For details and full survey results visit www.chronicle.com/academicworkplace.
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USC Aiken Names Patti McGrath Marketing Director
USC Aiken announces Patti McGrath as marketing director overseeing campus marketing media relations web social media internal communications and publication design. McGrath previously led public relations and marketing at Augusta Metro Federal Credit Union and holds a business degree with a marketing concentration.
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