AGY Volunteers Lead Spring Cleaning Event Highlights
AGY workers and 123 volunteers in 11 teams conducted a May spring cleanup at the plant. They refreshed the entrance grounds, resealed part of the main parking lot, and cleaned production areas. Fronted by Steve Jenkins, the second annual event included a May 7 prep day, barbecue, T shirts with AGY values, and door prizes including two televisions. Congressman Joe Wilson, with AGY President Drew Walker, visited to view improvements and praise the effort.
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AGY
Ronnie Harris
R&l Vending
Richard Jenkins
Joe Wilson
Drew Walker
Jenkins
Wallick Investment Core Growth ranks high in performance
Dan Wallick, managing partner and CIO, notes that Wallick Investment Core Growth Separate Account was rated No. 5 nationwide for three year performance by MMA and earned four Morningstar stars for the same period. For five-year performance the fund received three Morningstar stars and is ranked No. 7 nationally by MMR. Wallick is a Phi Beta Kappa USC Business School graduate (1991) and a 1988 South Aiken High School alum.
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Wallick Investment Core Growth
MMA
Morningstar
Local graduates enter Navy Delayed Entry Program at Parris Island
Civilian Joseph M. Johnson, a 2013 Aiken High School graduate, enlisted in the Navy via the Delayed Entry Program at Parris Island. He will report for basic training at Great Lakes Illinois after completing prior commitments. Dr Toni Minus, Pharm.D., magna cum laude, earned her degree from SC College of Pharmacy May 10 and will join Kroger Pharmacy in Irma. Zaina L Gordon, Thomas A Pope and Harrington J Jackson received $500 scholarships from the Aiken County Ministers Wives and Ministers Widows Alliance.
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Joseph M. Johnson
Aiken High School
United States Navy
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
Navy
Johnson
Recruit Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
Toni-Marie Powell Minus
Aiken
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Kroger Pharmacy
Irma
Zaina L. Gordon
Thomas A. Pope
Harrington J. Jackson
Aiken County
Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows Alliance
Aiken County Career Center hosts remote control car competition
Aiken County Career Center's Tech Car challenge featured 18 inch RC cars racing with fast speeds and pit repairs. Automotive technology won for the second year, followed by welding and female health science teams. Brooks Smith noted the wide range of student skills on display.
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Aiken County Career and Technology Center
Automotive Technology
Health Science
Jenna Meador
Smith
Emashji Williams
Automotive
Williams
Race winners emerge from school technology fair
The Automotive Technology Squad won, followed by the Welding Squad and Health Sciences Squad in second and third. Students praised the fast cars and artistic remote control displays, noting teamwork and impressive real life-like outcomes.
Auditions and summer camp notices in Aiken area
Aiken Community Playhouse lists auditions for Hairspray on June 23 24 at 7 p.m. at URS Center for Performing Arts with roles for ages 17 and older. Aiken Center for the Arts offers This Aiken Summer Belongs to Us camps June 24 28 July 8 12 15 19 22 26 for ages 4 and up. Life by Design meets Thursdays 6 7 30 p.m. at 3098 Whiskey Road with a 25 weekly fee and pre registration.
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Aiken Community Playhouse
URS Center For Performing Arts
Aikencommunityplayhouse.com
Aiken Center For the Arts
Aiken
Aikencenterforthearts.org
Life By Design
Whiskey Road
Melissa
Brief Email Announcements to Editorial Desk
A brief notice asks recipients to send email announcements to editorial at aikenstan dard dot com. The request emphasizes timely submissions and clear subject lines for proper routing and publication consideration.
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Aikenstandard.com
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AAA
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New Carolina Bay Pavilion
Philip Beach
Daniel Whitlaw
Charlie Beach
Elizabeth Whitlaw
Tyrus Carlton
Daniel Coffin
Kyle Watson
Barb Rollins
Porky Bradberry
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