ETV to film Graniteville mill closing tale for Carolina Stories
South Carolina Education Television will air When the Mill Closes early next year as part of Carolina Stories. Film crews led by Beryl Dakers visited Graniteville to document Avondale Mills closure and its impact on the town, interviewing former workers and tracking site conditions. The project will also cover Honea Path Ware Shoals Simpsonville and Newberry, examining brownfield plans and community effects of mill shutdowns.
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Barrett to Meet Aiken Constituents in One-on-One Sessions
US Representative Gresham Barrett will host 10 minute one on one meetings in his Aiken office on Wednesday August 9 located at 233 Pendleton Street. Constituents may schedule appointments by calling (864) 224-7401 and may be routed from the Aiken to the Anderson office. Barrett plans a prior visit to Laredo Texas Aug 4-6 to meet with Border Patrol members and discuss immigration issues with local constituents.
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Death By Chocolate thrills Aiken teens at library event
Aiken County Public Library hosted Death By Chocolate for 27 students in grades 6-12. Participants played hot potato with Hershey bars, then built edible sculptures from assorted chocolates, under librarian Jamie Beck supervision. The Summer Reading Program continues with a Fairy Tale Night and a Splash Down Party, with prizes for logs submitted by August.
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Savannah River Ride aims to boost MS awareness and funds
About 200 cyclists are expected for the National MS Society Mid-Atlantic Savannah River Ride in Aiken and McCormick August 19 and 20. The 150 mile route runs along the Savannah River and Sumter National Forest with volunteers sought for rest stops medics tents and water stations. Participants from across South Carolina will ride or volunteer to help fund research and support for people living with multiple sclerosis. For details visit the society website or call the Chapter.
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