North Augusta native completes Army basic infantry training
Army Pvt Bill M Thomas graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Georgia after nine weeks of drills weapons map reading tactics and first aid He is the son of Michelle Thomas and a 2011 North Augusta High School graduate Emily Mosser of North Augusta made Fall 2013 dean's list at Coker College with a 3 75 GPA Coker College emphasizes hands on liberal arts education in Hartsville Local readers may send Names & Notes to editoriala aikenstandard com
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Historical Museum to hold annual lectures
The Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum announce a five lecture series Tuesdays through Feb 11 at 10 30 a m in the museums ballroom 433 Newberry St S W Speakers include Owen Clary on Aiken County political activity Jan 28 Walt Joseph on the Savannah River Site history 1950s to 2014 and Skipper Perry on early Aiken families Feb 11 Registration costs 15 members 30 non members or 10 per single lecture Call 803 642 2015 to register.
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Graniteville church marks ninth anniversary of derailment recovery
Graniteville Beth Lehem Baptist Church held a solemn yet hopeful ceremony titled Celebrating Recovery. Speakers included Pastor James Abraham and Aiken County Council member Phil Napier, with candles lit for the nine dead in the 2005 Norfolk Southern derailment that released chlorine gas and forced evacuations for 5400 residents.
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January Buzz at Aiken Library Teems With Programs
The Aiken County Public Library hosts weekly storytimes for babies to preschoolers on Fridays through March 28 at 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. LEGO Club for K-5 meets Thursdays 4 to 5 p.m. Tablet User Group Thursdays 7 to 8:30 p.m. Digital Library Workshop Friday Jan 17 costs $10 and requires a four digit PIN. Events include Despicable Me screenings January 18, a Small Business Start-up session January 21, a Calligraphy talk January 23, and a Korean New Year night January 30 with registration details and locations at 314 Chesterfield St. S.W.
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Connor to speak to the Aiken Republican Club
Bill Connor announces his run against U S Senator Lindsey Graham in the June primary and will address the Aiken Republican Club on January 15 at Newberry Hall. Connor, a Citadel graduate and Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, emphasizes Tea Party principles and federal spending limits.
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