Local students earn scholarships and honors in 2015
Jabril McKevie receives the 2015 South Carolina Association of Registration and Election Scholarship Award while studying mechanical engineering at S.C. State University. Noah Parks performed fourth chair trumpet with the AAA Home School Band at Furman University’s All-State Clinic. Army Pvt Trevion M. Davis graduated basic training at Fort Jackson, daughter and son-in-law listed, Wagener-Salley graduate. Amanda Yaun named to Emory Oxford College honor list after earning AA degree in 2014.
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Jabril McKevie
South Carolina Association of Registration & Election
S.C. State University
Kendall and
Yolanda Dortch
North Augusta
Noah Parks
AAA
South Carolina
Furman University
Army
Trevion M. Davis
Fort Jackson
Columbia
Davis
Wendi Davis
Perry
Willie Lee
Tialeisha Corley
Salley
Wagener-Salley High School
Wagener
Amanda Yaun
Aiken
Oxford College
Emory University
Oxford
Georgia
Yaun
Atlanta
AA Meetings at St. Paul Lutheran Church
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church located at 961 Trail Ridge Road.
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St. Paul Lutheran
Alcoholics Anonymous
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Trail Ridge Road
Shoes Steeplechase Cat Becomes Aiken Celebrity
Albert Bostwick, president of the Aiken Steeplechase Association, mentions his cat Shoes napping on his desk during a phone call. Shoes resides at the association office on the Aiken Training Track and has attracted steady local attention amid preparations for the Aiken Spring Steeplechase at the Aiken Horse Park. Mia Miller notes visitors’ excitement upon meeting the feline mascot, highlighting Aiken’s animal-loving culture.
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Aiken Steeplechase Association
Aiken
Albert Bostwick
Shoes
Bostwick
Mia Miller
Steeplechase Association
Miller
Shoes the Steeplechase Office Cat Heads to New Home
At Aiken Horse Park a resident cat named Shoes, about 15, with white feet and chest, now lives in the Steeplechase Association office after wandering in from nearby barns. She is spayed and visits Dr. Trey Wofford for annual exams. Shoe’s hunting habit nets occasional unwanted “gifts.” Previous office cats Tripod and Chase are remembered, with Chase adopted out to a caring owner.
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Steeplechase Association
Bostwick and Miller
Trey Wofford
Palmetto
Bostwick
Shoes
Tripod
Miller
Chase
Aiken Earth Day returns with downtown celebration
The City of Aiken resumes Earth Day activities Friday April 17 and Saturday April 18 at the Newberry Street Festival Center. Events include Lights Out candlelight dining, a 5K obstacle run starting at Newberry Street and Park Avenue, exhibits from Recleim Green Works and others, plus food, awards and puppet shows. Early 5K registration ranges from 20 to 30 dollars with child free, and sponsors include Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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Aiken
Newberry Street
Aiken County
Willcox
Houndslake Country Club
Rose Hill
Malia’s
Roma’s
Magnolia Cafe & Market
Betsy’s
Aiken Speakeasy & Eats
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Ed Girardeau
Recleim
Green Works
Garden Club of
Dumpster Depot
Savannah River Mediation
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Security Federal Bank
Southern Bank & Trust
Sce&g
Vermont Timber Frames
National Wild Turkey Federation
Aiken Pest Control
Palmetto
Earth Day events set for downtown Aiken on April 17 18
April 17 and 18 bring Earth Day activities to downtown Aiken at Newberry Street Festival Center. Information line 803-642-7767 directs residents to www.greenupaiken.com for details. Local government reporter Maayan Schechter notes the event and community involvement.
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Aiken
Newberry Street
Maayan Schechter
Aiken Standard
Atlanta
University of North Carolina Asheville
MaayanSchechter
Barnwell spring herb festival showcases local artists
The 16th annual Spring Herb Festival unfolds Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Little Red Barn in Barnwell. Elizabeth Ringus of Red Barn Gallery notes local authors and artists will demonstrate crafts like sweetgrass baskets and Mennonite herbal products while Allen Johnson of Trinket Creek Honey House offers a beekeeping demo. The event also features Animal Advocates of Barnwell County with pet adoptions, continuing a community-focused tradition since its start led by the Barnwell County Herb Club. For details, call 803-541-7900.
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Barnwell
Little Red Barn
Highway 278
Elizabeth Ringus
Red Barn Gallery
Ringus
Allen Johnson
Herb Festival at Little Red Barn in Tion
A herb festival runs from 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Little Red Barn located at 12080 Highway 278. For details, call 803-541-7900.
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Little Red Barn
Highway 278
Barnwell
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Aikenstandard.com
Dede Biles
Aiken Association
Pho
Aiken Spring
Aiken Horse Park
Audubon Drive
Powderhouse Road
Earth Day
Gmail
Amy Banton
Yazmine Cortes
Ruth Patrick
Science Education Center
Aimee Barton
Greenupaiken.com
Derrek Asberry
Dasberry
SRS
Vidalia, Ga
Georgia Southern University
DerrekAsberry
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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