Local Graduates Named From Lander University in 2012
South Carolina projects and honors feature Daniel Ray Sigmon named to boost tourist traffic in Region 3. Dr. Benjamin P. Rouse endows a premier scholarship at Cottey College in memory of Hertha Rouse. Beech Island author Debi Toporoff releases Roscoe Possum adventure Who Parked the Ark.
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Lander University
Ashlee Rae Fox
Jalysa
Renee O'Conner
Tracie
Natasha Tomkins
Robert Vincent Wald
Jessica Marie Ott
Tierra Tanay Cash
Caroline Mary Crook
Richard Allen Dixon
BreAnne Adair Hancock
Chayonne Patricia Rivers
Nikia LaPaige
Daniel Tyler Morgan
Jenesea Arin Barker
Matthew James Blackmore
Kristen N. Booker
Lindsay Elizabeth Buckiey
Bridget Yvette Carmichael
South Carolina
Benjamin P. Rouse
Aiken
Cottey College
Hertha Rouse
P E.O. Sisterhood
Beech Island
Debi Toporoff
Toporoff
Suspect in Wendy's robbery surrenders in Aiken
Aiken Public Safety says armed suspect Marquis Carter surrendered Friday after media attention tied to the July 9 Wendy's robbery at 1901 Whiskey Road. Carter, 26, and co‑conspirator Denzel Bates, 17, both former employees, face armed robbery charges. Bates was arrested last week. A third suspect is sought. CrimeStoppers offers up to $1,000 for tips.
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Aiken
Marquis Carter
Ken
Denzel Bates
Wendy's
Whiskey Road
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Jeremy Hembree
Bates
Carter
Hembree
Aiken ‘County
Midlands
Students give back to New Orleans residents
A group of more than 40 students and parents from Aiken spent three days in New Orleans helping after Hurricane Katrina. They cleaned a Ninth Ward community garden, shared culture, and discussed recovery while learning the lasting impact on residents and their own perspectives.
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New Orleans
Aiken
Roziyn Humphrey
Mike Weaver
Atlanta
Lajoy Ford
Barnwell High School
Ninth Ward
Ford
Humphrey
South Carolina
Senior Beach Retreat Planned by Ne Youxen County Parks
The Ne Youxen County Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism schedules a four day Senior Beach Retreat at Springmaid Beach Resort Myrtle Beach October 1 to 4. Costs range 485 single 385 double 365 triple 355 quad with meals transportation and activities. Signups end August 7. info 502-9000.
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Euxen County
Photos Wanted for Var a Platform Send Your Submissions
Readers are invited to send photos to the Vara platform for publication. Submissions should include captions and identify the photographer. The notice emphasizes timely sending to be considered for upcoming pages.
Aiken Airport traffic rises after new ILS system
Aiken Municipal Airport shows higher traffic after installation of an Instrument Landing System. Owner Mike Laver credits the ILS for enabling larger jets and citing a 47 percent surge during Masters Week. Community leaders praised staff performance and airport reputation.
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Aiken
Aiken Aviation Enterprises
Mike Laver
ILS
Laver
Global Express
Gail Diggs
Air Aiport
Bush
Daniel Fields
Augusta
Airport faced downturns but now sees traffic rebound
Airport chief Laver notes 2007 to 2008 fuel sales drop and a $500000 investment to keep the FBO afloat. He credits staff and competitive fuel prices for the rebound as traffic increases and an expanding mix of small aircraft to jetliners visits the airport of the city-owned parcel used for air service since World War II.
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Laver
FBO
Aiken
Richard Pearce
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