Aiken scientist honored for science leadership and research
Dr Jeff Priest, director of the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC Aiken, received the Governor's Award for Excellence in Science for science awareness. Clemson chemist Dr Kenneth Marcus also honored for science research. The RPSEC, serving CSRA students, has raised over 10 million dollars from NSF DOE Education and NOAA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Priest
Ruth Patrick
Jim Hodges
Aiken
Kenneth Marcus
Clemson University
Est
University of South Carolina Aiken
National Science Foundation
Department of Energy
Department of Education
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Angea
Gary Senn
Dupont Planetarium
Ert
Priest
RPSEC
CSRA
Ellen
Jayme
Fiends
Two injured in single car crash near Gem Lakes
Aiken County officers say a single car overturned on Lakeside Drive around 5:22 pm injuring two young men. The driver faced speeding charges as authorities investigate. Both occupants wore seat belts. one had to be cut free. One victim was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Names and ages withheld pending patrol report.
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Wo Young Auwen
Gem Lakes
S.C. Highway Patrol
Lakeside Drive
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Lance Cpl
RK. Hughes
Budweiser Clydesdales To Parade At Aiken Steeplechase
The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales will appear in Aiken next week as part of the Steeplechase pageantry. Bob Westmoreland notes the eight horses have traveled hundreds of miles this year and will be at the Aiken Mall Wednesday afternoon and at the Steeplechase on Saturday. The horses stand about six feet at the shoulder, weigh around 2000 pounds, and require gelding, white stockings, a white blaze, black mane and tail, and a gentle temperament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jook
Aiken
Bob Westmoreland
A.B. Beverage Co
Clydesdales
Anheuser-Busch
Aiken Mall
Mall
Mexican brothers work Kentucky Derby circuit in Aiken
Four Mexican brothers living in Aiken juggle horses and Spanish terms while training with trainer Steve Penrod. Salvador Raul Jesus and Manuel split duties from caballerangos to paseador walking horses, commuting a short walk to Penrod's stable. They travel seasonally to Kentucky Louisville and international events like Dubai World Cup with purses around 4 million, reflecting a high stakes racing world.
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Martin Brothers
Citation
Secretariat
Seattle
CSRA
Steve Penrod
Louisville
Nick Zito
D. Wayne Lukas
Bob Baffert
Aiken
Kentucky
Salvador
Raul
Jesus
Manuel
Penrod
Mexico
Guadalajara
New York
United Arab Emirates
Lion
Cabeza
Downtown Aiken Rotary hears SRS worker on site history
SRS official Craig Martin from Westinghouse Savannah River Company spoke to the Downtown Aiken Rotary about the Savannah River Site history and evolution from a major weapons facility to environmental cleanup and legacy material processing. The club welcomed new member Sallie J. Brooks and honored Allison Whulich as student of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
CSRAS
Craig Martin
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
Savannah River
SRS
Martin
Jim Glenn
Sallie J. Brooks
Allisons Whulich
Allison
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Hosts Red Cross Consultant in Aiken Luncheon
Kiwanis Club of Aiken welcomed Tammi O Cain Red Cross blood services consultant for the SRA at a luncheon. She cited 2256 units of blood donated in the Aiken area last year and 1143 platelet donations, plus regional support for MC Georgia Emergency Depot, V A Medical Center Augusta and Fort Gordon.
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Maureen B. Chavis
Kiwanis Club
Aiken
Tammi O'Cain
American Red Cross Blood Services
SRA
Cain
American Red Cross
Aiken's
American Redross
Millbrook Ave
Medical College of Georgia Emergency Depot
V.A. Medical Center
Augusta
Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Fort Gordon
O’cain
South Carolina
Georgia
American Red Cross Agency
O'Cain
Aiken Kiwanis Club
First Presbyterian Church
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Univision
Churchill Downs
Bil Bengtson
Manuel, Salvador, Jesus
Raul Martin
Haymarket
Rotary
Baing
SBHS
Rotarians
Newberry Hall
Kiwanis
Red Cross
Bad Rae
Floyd (Greene
Centre South
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