Valley Empty Stocking Fund aided 1,052 people last year
Mary Etta Walker, treasurer and widow of Gary H. Walker, says the Valley Empty Stocking Fund received over 300 applications and raised about $30,000 last year. The nonprofit dispenses vouchers for groceries at Bi-Lo, Gurley's, and Kmart in North Augusta area, excluding tobacco and alcohol purchases. Donations may be sent to PO Box 517 Langley SC 29834.
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Valley Empty Stocking Fund
Mary Etta Walker
Gary H. Walker
Clearwater
Gurley
Warrenville
Kmart
North Augusta
Valley
Langley
S.C
Nurse finds calling in nursing amid family, community work
Mrs Flanigan, after a 2 1/2 year USC Columbia study, says nursing lets her care for her family and community. She recalls her brother’s hospital visits after a car accident, notes patient needs, and emphasizes prevention through lifestyle changes while loving her work.
Multiple thefts and vandalism reported around Alfred Street area
A juvenile on a bicycle was found near Alfred Street after a window peep and a bicycle stolen from the complainant’s home. a yellow Roadmaster valued at 100 dollars. A chrome Magna BMX bike valued at 100 dollars stolen from H Odell Weeks Activities Center. A Belk parking lot vandalism caused 8000 dollars in damage. A 1989 Ford Taurus stolen from Park Avenue with keys taken from inside residence, worth 5000 dollars. Updated 12 2 96.
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Pence
Alfred Street
Walker Avenue
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Aiken Mall
Belk
Park Avenue
Thurmonds' daughter death spurs Nancy to seek sobriety
Nancy Thurmond, 50, says she is clean and sober after three months of recovery from alcoholism following her daughter's death in 1993. She recalls a period of drinking, discusses DUI and speeding arrest in 199X, and credits former husband Strom Thurmond and a Clemson McGovern speech for her commitment to sobriety.
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Sen
Strom Thurmond
Nancy Thurmond
Mrs. Thurmond
South Carolina
Aiken
Aiken County Detention Center
Charleston
Post and Courier
Nancy Moore Thurmond
Columbia
Clemson
George McGovern
Nancy Moore
Pnoto
Beck schedules town meeting in North Augusta
Rep. T Scott Beck of North Augusta has set a 7:30 p.m. town meeting at the North Augusta Community Center on Tuesday to meet constituents and discuss legislative matters ahead of the General Assembly session in January. He represents District 83 in the state House.
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Beck
North Augusta
T. Scott Beck
North Augusta Community Center
General Assembly
State House
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