Conference stresses early detection for men health
The African-American Men and Boys Health and Wellness Conference urged early detection to prevent cancers and diseases. Dr. Gil cites prostate cancer risk and age-based screening. Dr. Arthur stresses early cardiovascular disease screening and prevention. emphasis on diet, exercise, and awareness for Black men and families.
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Ahmad Gil
Gil
United States
Anselmo Arthur
Arthur
Lionel Strong
Strong
Family affair gala showcases adult child models in Aiken Barnwell
The inaugural Aiken Barnwell Head Start Extended Day Family Affair Gala and Fashion Show featured both adult and child models. Prizes were awarded to parents based on poise smile confidence attire and neatness while all child models received gold trophies. The event drew large attendance and organizers hope to make it an annual tradition with a bigger venue next year.
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Aiken/Barnwell
Shadie Hall
Hall
Teresa Patterson
Patterson
Haley Hughes
Volunteers mobilize for Project Graduation at local high schools
Aiken High and South Aiken High seniors will celebrate June 1 then attend a 6 hour all night event at H Odell Weeks Activities Center. With a $35 000 budget organizers seek more volunteers and donations to sustain a safe alcohol and drug free party.
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Aiken High School
South Aiken High School
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Janet Seigler
Mary Ann Findley
P.O. Box
Aiken
Becky Lock
Seigler
Lock
Debbie Hayes
Aiken High
Rena Bee Garner
Neil Cribb
South Aiken
Local Author Gathering Opens at Aiken County Library
The Aiken County Public Library hosted its first Local Author Gathering with authors at tables across the first floor selling and signing books. Readers enjoyed the layout and opportunities for younger patrons to meet writers like Jean Covington and Marti Healy while staff aim to make the event annual.
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Aiken County
Loretta Dunbar
Marti Healy
Stephen Euin Cobb
Idella Bodie
Barbara Woolley
Jerry W. Porter
Dianne Brady
Kathy Steele
Michael Dennis
Swan
Aiken County Public Library
Abbe Lib.org
Suzanne Stone
Sstone
Aikenstandard.com
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Haley Hughes Cleven Bryant
Aiken Public Library
Janell Lindsey
Alexia Helsley
Beaufort
South Carolina
Montana Hintermann
Vincent Hargreaves
Jeanne McDaniel
North Augusta
Allen Riddick
Barbara Walker
Michael Swan
Suuzanne Stone
Mary Losey
Mabel
Jerry Porter
Porter
ROLEX
RoLtex Jeweler
Floyd(Green
Silver Bluff Rd
Perpetual Can
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