Local students earn scholarships and military honors
Marine Corps Pfc An tovius D Butler, a 2012 Strom Thurmond High School graduate, earned the Marine title after recruit training at Parris Island. Six North Augusta and one Belvedere student won Anderson University scholarships, plus locals named to Charleston Southern University dean's list for fall 2012.
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Marine Corps
Antovius D. Butler
Strom Thurmond High School
United States Marine
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
Butler
North Augusta
Belvedere
Anderson University
Kelsey Cox
Bryan Gordon
Nicholas Gove
Allison Hagen
Skyler Hyde
Shelby Kenrick
Amber Pack
Charleston Southern University
Ariel Spires
Bath
Joanna Mize
Jackson
Megan Fife
Christopher Liner
Christopher Snider
Charleston Southern
Dancin with the Young at Heart Fridays at DAV Building
Couples and singles can dance every Friday from 7 30 p m to 11 p m starting Friday at the DAV Building 2194 Columbia Highway North near Aiken Airport A live band Yesterday s Sounds plays oldies blues rock n roll country shag and more Admission is 6 Snacks and drinks available Family friendly no alcohol Information by Dana Watkins 292 3680 or Furman Redd 706 825 8776 The Aiken DAV has no affiliation with this
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Young At Heart
DAV
Columbia Highway North
U.S. 1
Aiken Airport
Dana Watkins
Furman Redd
Aiken Dav
Kitchings Mill Library relocation plan advances in Aiken Board
The Design Review Board approved moving the Kitchings Mill Library to Banksia at the Aiken County Historical Museum with a conditions to present a precise siting plan at the next meeting in April. Opponent Margaret Marion argued the move harms Banksia’s character and historic streetscape. Levy defended the project as a way to showcase county history and regional sites.
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Kitchings Mill
City of
Aiken
Aiken County
Lower Savannah
Commission
Addi
Banksia
Marion
Levy
Dean Swamp
New Holland
Barefoot
Rocky Springs
Aiken County Historical Museum
Susan French
Kitching Mill Library History and Relocation Effort
The Kitchings Mill Library founded by Della and James Kitching near the century’s turn aimed to boost literacy in the community. After 25 years the foundation faltered and the property reverted to Della. In 2012 Jerry Waters coordinated the move as Virginia Surles family sought preservation with Lee County approving relocation costing 20 000 to 25 000.
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Kitchings Mill
Della
James Kitching
Harriet Kitching
Jerry Waters
Virginia Surles
Surles
Waters
French
Lee County
Uscaiken student wins 2013 Chevrolet Cruze in half court shot
USC Aiken senior Zach Herron won a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze after sinking a half court shot at halftime during a USCA vs Georgia Regents game on February 27. Master Chevrolet Cadillac of Aiken sponsored the event. Herron, a Graniteville resident, had struggled with car repairs and now plans a mission trip from Daytona Florida with reliable transportation.
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Herron
Tona, Fla
Artie Walker
USC Aiken
Zach Herron
Chevrolet Cadillac
USCA
Weekend Warmth With Mild Highs in the Mid Atlantic
The National Weather Service says a high pressure system will bring gradual temperature moderation into Sunday with highs in the low 60s Friday and Saturday and upper 60s Sunday. A cold front moves in late Monday bringing a 40 percent shower chance, with winds easing afterward and a return to near normal temperatures.
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United States
Dan Miller
National Weather Service
Columbia
Miller
Midlands
CSRA
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Mill History
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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