Churches Plan Special Christmas Services in Aiken County
Aiken County churches schedule multiple Christmas Eve services and related events. St John’s United Methodist in Aiken plans two services including a 7 p m communion and 11 p m candlelight. First Christian Belvedere hosts 7 30 p m candlelight. All Saints Anglican and others add Holy Communion and carol programs across several locations.
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ST. John’s United Methodist
St. John’s
Aiken
Newberry Street
First Christian
First Christian Church
Belvedere
Hampton and
Verdery Streets
All Saints Anglican
All Saints Anglican Church
Henry Summerall
Tillman B. Williams
Williams
Summerall
Barnwell Avenue
Laurens Street
ST. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
St. Thaddeus
Jesus
Pendleton St. SW
ST. John’s Episcopal Church
Clearwater
S.C
South Aiken
South Aiken Baptist
Dougherty Road
Grace United Methodist Church
North Augusta
Georgia Ave
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
St.aul’s Lutheran Church
Laurens St
ST. Mary Help OF Christians Catholic Church
York St. SE
Death Ruled Accidental in Aiken County
The death of John Robert Keller, 25, was ruled accidental by Aiken County Coroner Sue Townsend. Keller died November 24 from an overdose of cocaine and methadone, a synthetic pain killer.
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John Robert Keller
Aiken
Sue Townsend
Keller
Community praise for Thurlow’s Christmas Celebration role
In a letter to the editor residents of Aiken recognize Mr. Thurlow for his untiring effort and personal devotion to the City of Aiken during the annual Celebration. They commend the Celebration committee and thank the staff for behind the scenes work.
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Mr. Thurlow
Aiken
Remarkable Good Deed Doer Dorothy Washington
Mrs. Fannie Mae Bernard praises her friend Dorothy Washington for decades of selfless help to families in need. Dorothy provides meals, rides, emotional support, and fundraising assistance, even during illness, cancer, and hospital stays. She coordinates gifts and food for a Graniteville family and has inspired neighbors across multiple households.
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Somone
Carylon
Fannie Mae Bernard
Sara Carylon Washington
Dorothy
Graniteville
Diane Scruggs Volunteer Spotlight at Laurens Street Elementary
A Laurens Street Elementary parent volunteer, Diane Scruggs, is praised for daily afternoon help in the kindergarten class. Recognized for her generous time and ongoing partnership since October, she stands among many dedicated volunteers shaping student support.
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Diane Scruggs
Laurens Street
Nomination for Aiken Sesquicentennial Leader Bill Thurlow
A letter endorses Bill Thurlow for his extensive volunteer work as chairman of the Aiken Sesquicentennial Celebration. The writer, former executive secretary, commends his unselfish time, dedication, and leadership from inception to completion, calling the milestone a landmark for Aiken.
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Bill Thurlow
Thurlow
Aiken
Betty McChessey a devoted home helper in New Ellenton
Betty McChessey cares for a blind and crippled mother as her housekeeper handling personal, house, and yard duties while balancing family life with six children. She helps the writer visit relatives, maintaining church involvement and regular services in New Ellenton, South Carolina.
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Betty McChessey
Betty
Mother
New Ellenton
S.C
Deserves A Ribbon for Kindness in Langley Area
Miss Ellen Chambley highlights a resident Gaynell Clark who helps elderly neighbors in Langley. Clark cooks and delivers meals, stays overnight with the ill, accompanies to hospital or store, and transports food from the nutrition site. The neighborly aid earns a blue ribbon.
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Langley
Gaynell Clark
Ellen Chambley
Karen Braswell Demonstrates Compassion at Sky City
A Midland Valley High School senior named Karen Braswell is praised for buying a hot drink for a Salvation Army bell ringer outside Sky City on a cold evening. The notice highlights her kindness as an example for today's youth.
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Karen Braswell
Midland Valley High School
Sky City
Salvation Army Christmas Fund
Karen
Dorothy Ashmore Aiken Welcome Wagon Hostess
Dorothy Ashmore serves as the Welcome Wagon hostess in Aiken greeting new families brides and parents. She helps with wedding plans supports new parents and fosters a sense of belonging in the community.
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Dorothy Ashmore
Aiken
Bankers Trust Aiken Sponsors Christmas Party for Children
Bank employees donate to a fund for about twelve underprivileged children in Aiken County. Instead of gifting each other, staff buy clothes and toys, host a party with food, carols, clowns, a magician, and Santa Claus, delivering joy to the youngsters.
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Bankers Trust of
South Carolina
Aiken
Aiken County
Department of Social Services
Santa Claus
Aiken Youth Center volunteer Dale Bertrand retires
Dale Bertrand known as Dale or Frank recently retired on disability from Du Pont. He spends much time aiding youths at the Aiken Youth Correctional Center near the airport, leading Sunday worship and counseling. He also serves through New Covenant Praise Church and his business associates, living his faith daily.
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Aiken
F.D. Bertrand
Dale
Frank
du Pont
New Covenant Praise Church
Local couples honored for decades of good deeds in Aiken and Georgia
The Aiken Standard recognizes Fred and Sarah Ponder for their church work and prison ministry in Georgia where they have helped prisoners with spiritual guidance and material aid. Jack Leapheart of Williston is praised for 37 years of daily good deeds amid severe health challenges and family support. Ernestine Law suggested the tale.
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Fred Ponder
Aiken
Georgia
Jesus
Fred
Sarah Ponder
Jack Leapheart
Williston
S.C
Veterans Administration
Ernestine Law
Local Notables Highlight Aiken Citizens Of Service
Dr Roger Rollins a energy department official and community leader co founded the Aiken Community Band and led PTO and school advisory efforts. Vernon and Erlene Derrick quietly aid neighbors through St Johns United Methodist Church delivering food clothing and furniture to those in need.
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Aiken
Roger Rollins
Department of Energy
PTO
Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship
Citizens For Decency Through Law
Dr. Rollins
Vernon
Erlene Derrick
St. John’s
Democrats Blast Reagan Veto of Textile Bill in Aiken
Aiken County Democrats denounced President Reagan's veto of the textile bill at a press conference. Key figures included Sen. Thomas Moore and Rep. William Jones, who urged enforcing existing rules and rallying support for workers amid looming mill closures.
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Ronald Reagan
Aiken County
Democratic
Townsend
U.S
C.L. Townsend Jr
Thomas L. Moore
William H. Jones
Charles Sharpe
Sen. Moore
South Carolina
LaVana McKenzie
J. Michael Toole
William C. Clyburn
Medwell Hill
Washington
Savannah River
Betty Christensen
GOP
Strom Thurmond
Rep. Sharpe
Sharpe
Bath Mill
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South Aikien Presbyterian
Whiskey Road
Virginia Acres Park
Millbrook Baptist Church
George Burgess
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