Carolina dogs traced to ancient Americas and Asia
Aiken residents Jane Gunnell and Billy Benton credit Carolina dogs with deep roots as a study by researchers including Royal Institute of Technology scientists links the breed to indigenous American origins and ancient Asian connections. The work suggests Carolina dogs traveled from Asia via the Bering land bridge with Paleolithic peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Benton
Lady
Aiken
Jane Gunnell
Gunnell
Benton
Royal Institute of Technology
Sweden
North America
Bering Land Bridge
Asia
Hernando de Soto
South Carolina
Area Deaths Frances Herrin Botkin Aiken Harold Lewis Lamb Sr
Frances Herrin Botkin and Harold Lewis Lamb Sr are listed among area deaths. The notices appear in the 6A Deaths and Funerals section, noting their passing and local obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Herrin Botkin
Aiken
Harold Lewis Lamb Sr
E-cig shop Vapor Tek USA to open in Aiken
John Boynton plans to open Vapor Tek USA in Aiken as the first electronic cigarette store. He says the move is a community education effort and a step toward helping people quit smoking. Boynton used tobacco and nicotine before two years of abstinence and his wife Chassity also switched. The vape liquid contains nicotine, vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol, unlike cigarettes with about 600 ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boynton
Boynton
Aiken
Vapor Tek USA
Chassity
Mentors Read With Young Students At Greendale El
Myra Toomajian and about two dozen women volunteered in Greendale Elementary reading programs in Aiken County. The tutors visit the school to help younger students with reading during and after school, sharing joy as children improve their skills and confidence.
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Myra Toomajian
Leo
Target
Greendale Elementary
New Ellenton
Toomajian
Greendale
Ken County
Public Education Partners
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Riles
Carolina
Dixie Benton
Virginia
I. Lehr Brisbin
University of Georgia
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Pam Brisbin
Aiken Technical College
Brisbins
Pam
Horace
Aiken Family Magazine
DE Riles
Abby Saenneanenennen
E-cig
Amy Banton
University ‘Hospital
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