Five year old inspires school supply drive for needy kids
Five year old Mckenzie Gaskins urged donations via Facebook to help kids with little. Friends contributed through buckets and donated items to Helping Hands. The effort aided children in getting needed school supplies. Anna Whitehurst and Elijah Coleman of Aiken were named this year BSN Citizen Scholars. Whitehurst and Coleman are children of Bechtel employees at the Savannah River Site.
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Clemson bioengineering researcher named associate editor
Anthony Guiseppi Elie a Clemson University bio engineering researcher has been named associate editor and a member of the Editorial Board of Biomedical Microdevices BioMEMS and Biomedical Nanotechnology.
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Anthony Guiseppi-Elie
Volunteers sustain sound for Hopelands concert series
Longtime volunteers John McMahan and Steve Peterson manage audio for Aiken's Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series. The pair, ages 68 and 70, work behind a garden wall each Monday, striving for invisible operation and a flawless show. They began with the series in 1974 and reflect on changes from radio broadcasts to modern sound boards, expressing pride in a diverse lineup and community support. For volunteering, call 642-7631. next show features Ken Gabriel at 7 p.m.
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Aiken
Savannah River
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Neighborhood groups unite for National Night Out and school drive
Local Neighborhood Watch groups and Woodridge Baptist Church merged National Night Out with a Back to School festival in North Augusta. The event featured emergency vehicles, crime prevention exhibits, free food, school supplies, clothing, health screenings, live music and activities for families. Deputy Sgt. Jason Feemster emphasized community education and collaboration with the church, while residents shared safety concerns and volunteer involvement.
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North Augusta
Woodridge Baptist Church
Wren Eee Estates
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Woodridge Borhood Watch
Kelly Schultz
Jason Feemster
Aiken County
Augusta View Estates
Aiken
Bruster’s
Walgreens Pharmacy
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Hungry No More feeds North Augusta with large box drive
Hungry No More volunteers packed and distributed 108 food boxes at Belvedere United Methodist Church in North Augusta on Saturday, the group's largest event yet. Donor and beneficiary stories highlight the program's impact and growing support.
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Hungry No More
Belvedere United Methodist Church
North Augusta
Donna DeTroye
Angel
DeTroye
Schultz
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