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Aiken Adopts Citywide Character Initiative
In 1999 Aiken became the first South Carolina city to join the national Character First program. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh led the effort with City Council and local groups including East Aiken Elementary and the Joint Women's Clubs, promoting monthly traits from 49 options. The program spreads through schools, banners, annual Celebrations of Character, and monthly city employee trainings, with about 2,900 youth nominated over a decade. The first character training breakfast is set for January 27 at the City Municipal Conference Center.
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Aiken
South Carolina
Aiken City
Fred Cavanaugh
City Council
Character Training Institute
Cavanaugh
East Aiken
Kathy Linton
East Airien
Linton
Linda Hunley
Joint
Women’s Clubs of
Judy Cross
Joint Women’s Club of
Steve Swenson
Alleluia Community School
Augusta
Swenson