Youth from Camp Long Experience Colonial Living
About 21 at risk youth from Camp Long visited Living History Park in North Augusta to explore colonial life through slave life, military encampments, a toy maker and a blacksmith. The program, supported by a 21st Century Grant, aims to guide youth with history based experiences and potential volunteer interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty “Kessie” Wilson-Evans
Camp Long
Living History Park
North Augusta
Lynn Thompson
Olde Towne Preservation Association
Mike Matthews
Matthews
Thompson
Masterworks Chorale to present sacred summer concert
The Masterworks Chorale, directed by Joseph Jennings, will perform two all sacred works in July at First Presbyterian Church Aiken and St John Methodist Augusta. About 40 vocalists from Aiken Augusta joined, many pros, including soprano Maureen Simpson. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Masterworks Chorale
Lorraine Ray
Joseph Jennings
USC Aiken
First Presbyterian Church
St. John Methodist Church
Augusta
USCA
Joe Scraper
Chorale
Ray
Joe
Jennings
Chanticleer
Augusta State
Ray Say
Lord Deliv Daniel
My God
Free kidney checks offered in Aiken County event
The National Kidney Foundation will host a free kidney assessment at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program aims to identify risks such as high blood pressure and diabetes, with follow up testing available Sept. 20 if needed. Contact Heather Joy at 800 488 2277 or visit kidneyse.org for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Kidney Foundation
H. Odell Weeks
Blakely Hallman
Aiken County
Hallman
Aiken
Willar Hightower
Odell
Heather Joy
Kidneyse.org
Rob Novit
Mnovit
Aikenstandard
Local Graduates and Scholars Highlight Community News
Jessica Makayla Key, fifth grade graduate, nominated for National Young Scholars Program for the third time. Barry Miller gains UPS 26 year service honor in Augusta. began in 1984 and lives in Aiken. Robert Wayne Anderson graduates SABCS Class of 2010. earns Palmetto Fellows and Kinard Scholarships. plans Honors Program at Winthrop University in Rock Hill.
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Jessica Makayla Key
Second Baptist Christian Preparatory School
Nationalyoungscholars.org
Barry Miller
UPS
Miller
Augusta
Robert Wayne Anderson
South Aiken Baptist Christian School
SABCS
Palmetto
Winthrop University
Wayne
Wagoner
Robert L
Pamela H. Anderson
Amanda
Rock Hill
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Park
Brenda Bancroft
Bancroft
Masterworks
Joel
Maureen Simpson
Aiken Choral Society
Movit
Aikenstandard.com
Hightower
Service
Wats Tey
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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