Silver Bluff teachers launch program to keep at risk freshmen
Silver Bluff High School educators Marcey Bush and Amanda Walters, with Principal Todd Bornscheuer, start a summer program for incoming at risk freshmen. The effort pairs students with mentors, brings in speakers, and offers cultural experiences to foster attendance and graduation ambitions.
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Camp educates confident kids through horseback training
Aiken Public Safety runs a five year horseback training camp teaching children riding and horse care. Instructors say the program builds life skills and confidence, with today’s session expanding from one horse to six in under two days under guidance by Cpl. Sonny Ford and nurse Carol McElwee. The week wraps up Friday.
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DuPont Planetarium unveils refurbished telescope and upgrades
USC Aiken’s Ruth Patrick Science Education Center hosts an informal celebration for the new 16 inch Mead LX200 GPS telescope and renovations at the planetarium. Visitors may view Saturn and Venus after dark with two showings and an observatory open late.
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Watermelon Queen Promotes Local Produce In Aiken Visit
Blair Boozer the 2010 South Carolina Watermelon Queen toured the Aiken area on Tuesday June 8 at a North Augusta welcome center promoting watermelon. She spoke of the queen’s duties from training in Las Vegas to public appearances and farming partnerships highlighting health benefits and versatile uses.
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