Kimberly-Clark Gives 250000 to Historic Black Church
Kimberly-Clark donated 250000 dollars to Silver Bluff Baptist Church, the first African American church in the United States, founded in 1750. Rev Bennie Holmes and Jim Taylor of Kimberly-Clark spoke of honored ties and a lasting community impact as NACE led the effort to restore landmarks, brush arbor, garden, and cemetery. Beatrice Dunn praised the blessing after 75 years of membership as the company aids in making the church beautiful again.
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Silver Bluff Baptist Church
Kimberly-Clark
United States
Kimberly Clark
Bennie Holmes
Kimberly-Clark Corp
National Association of Christian Educators
Jim Taylor
Taylor
Amos Jones
NACE
Jones
Beatrice Dunn
Seniors drive city savings with tax write-off program
Aiken, SC, citizens aged 60 plus work for minimum wage to erase owed taxes. Bernice Sanders praises the program, while City Manager Roger LeDuc says over 90 seniors have participated in roles from sidewalk surveys to court bailiff. Officials note cost savings and valuable experience, with strong interest for next year. Call 642-7654 for details.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Bernice Sanders
Sanders
Habitat For Humanity Resale
Roger LeLiuc
LeDuc
Hopelands Gardens
Scot Webster
City of
Aiken Hearts forms to aid heart disease patients family members
A new support group in Aiken County named the Aiken Hearts joins the Mend ed Hearts network. With 33 of 45 members present at its inaugural meeting at Aiken Regional Medical Centers, the group aims to visit patients with doctor approval, share experiences, distribute educational material, and assist heart rehab efforts while coordinating with community and educational programs.
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Aiken County
Darla Corley
Aiken Regional
George Waddell
Aiken Hearts
Corley
Waddell
Waddell Sai
Mended Hearts
Abraham to Decide SRS Clean-up Method for Cesium Removal
Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham will choose among methods to remove cesium from 30 million gallons of radioactive waste at the Savannah River Site. The final environmental impact statement favors solvent extraction, with a potential $50 million Westinghouse pilot plant if approved. previous in-tank plans failed due to benzene by products.
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Spencer Abraham
Savannah River
Energy Department
Abraham
Westinghouse Savannah River Co
Community health screenings and pet adoptions at local venues
Life Line Screenings offered today at Hitchcock House 102 Crepe Myrtle Court using ultrasound to assess stroke and vascular risks with results reviewed by a board certified physician before mailing. Advance registration is required 24 hours ahead. Call 1 800 407 4557 to schedule. Friends of Felines hosts a weekend Kitten Adoption event at Superpetz today 11 to 3 and Sunday 1 90 pm. Kittens are spayed or neutered. Call 642 9706 for details. Also, hearing aid licensure exams: applications due by Aug 14 with tests Sept 1. licensing requires a valid license or temporary permit from DHEC. call 803 737 1370 for information.
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Crepe Myrtle Court
Friends of Felines
Superpetz
Friends of the Felines
S.C. Department of Health and Environmenta Control
DHE Division of Health Licensing
South Carolina
DHEC
Correction Notice on Hodges Photo Meet with Partners
The Aiken Standard corrects a Friday photo error where Governor Jim Hodges was shown meeting with Public Education Partners. He actually met with the group Lets Improve Public Education, and the paper apologizes for the misprint.
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Aiken Standard
Jim Hodges
Public Education Partn
People's Community Bank reports second quarter earnings decline
People's Community Capital Corp parent to People's Community Bank said second quarter earnings fell to 122,555 reflecting a 17 percent drop due to costs from its new headquarters on Park Avenue in Aiken. First half earnings rose 13 percent to 284,342 as assets reached 73.6 million and loans and deposits grew.
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People’s Community Capital Corp
People’s Community Bank
Park Avenue
Aiken
United Way prepares for annual fundraising drive
United Way of Aiken County staff and volunteers gear up for the campaign starting in September with a goal of 2 712 000 dollars. Dr Connie Pritchard of Pritchard Group will lead the volunteer effort, aided by Wood of Westinghouse Savannah River Site and William Price retired from Aiken County. The drive features the theme Many Hands United Hearts as 31 member agencies support over 57 programs.
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Ana Vobseneeeue
United Way
Aiken County
Teir
Connie Pritchard
Pritchard Group
Wood
Westinghouse
Savannah River
William Price
Pritchard
United Way Board of Directors
Campaign First
United Hearts
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