Unity awards founder credits teamwork and trust
Aiken resident Brandon Upson founded Aiken Unity Day after a Crosland Park mentoring walk to foster positive interactions with officers. He praises Chief Charles Barranco as the first Spirit of Unity Award recipient, saying the event aims to bridge gaps and build community through relationships and safety. Attendance exceeded expectations last year, with hopes to reach 3,000 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Brandon Upson
Upson
Charles Barranco
Bank Prospects Rise for New Ellenton as Talks Continue
Town leaders pursue incentives to attract a bank after First Citizens Bank closure in nearby Jackson. State officials urge possible waivers to allow sale or lease of the bank building to another institution, while residents push for online banking training and community outreach to ease access for elderly residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ellenton
Furgiuele
Dunbar
First Citizens Bank
Jackson
Todd Etheredge
First Citizens
Etheredge
Aiken Standard
Bennett
Columbia
Tom Young Jr
R-Aiken
Young
Aiken County GOP Candidate Forum Set at St Thaddeus
Three candidates, including interim chairman from District 1A and former County Council member Gary Bunker, vie for the chair seat. Siders pushes growth and services while Chuck Smith notes business background. Forum at St Thaddeus Episcopal Church in Pendleton Street venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Siders
Gary Bunker
Bunker
Republican Party
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Pendleton St. S.W
Chuck Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ken Public Safety
Larry Wood
Eai Voirs
Cindy Kubovi
Raymond Blocker
Destiny Kelley
Jeremiah Williams
MPSO
Herbert Schofield
Aiken Public Safety
Perry Memorial Park
EL Ergy
aikenStandard.com
Wa Augusta
Webby
Sears
Aiken, SC
Sears Hometown Stores
Whiskey Road
Brandon Starke
Brandon.Starke
Www
Ownasearsstore.com
Council
Fran Chearleston
Bob Engle
Directed By
Thurmond Whatley
By Maureen Simpson
AECOM
Area Churches
Askencommunityplayhouse.com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!