Special Olympians ready to show their skills in Aiken
Athletes from Aiken and Saluda counties gather at South Aiken High School for the Region 5 Special Olympics Spring Track and Field Event starting at 9 30. About 360 participants are expected if rain holds, with 350 from local schools. Events include 50 and 200 meter sprints, relays, wheelchair races, long jump, softball throw, and shot put. A parade begins the day at 9 30 and the public is urged to attend.
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Aiken
Saluda Counties
South Aiken High School
South Aikicn
Bill Boyce
Boyce
New UW directors announced for United Way of Aiken County
United Way of Aiken County disclosed its new Board of Directors with members from Kimberly Clark US DOE SRS Wackenhut Aiken Regional Medical Center Dogwood Stables and more. The chair John Paveglio welcomed the group praising their three year commitment and voluntary service.
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United Way of
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
Victor Franklin
Carlos Garcia
RCS Corporation
Flo Holford
Andy Kaminsky
Jim Kohl
Steve Posey
Posey Funeral Home
Connie Pritchard
Pritchard Group
Angela Smith
United Defense
Jeff Spears
Bank of America
Steve Sucher
Bridgestone/Firestone
Thurson Wang
Target
Judith Warner
County of Aiken
Keri Weed
University of South, Carolina Aiken
John Paveglio
Aiken Horse Show Upholds Hitchcock Woods Tradition
The Aiken Horse Show runs Friday to Sunday benefiting Hitchcock Woods, the nation’s largest urban forest. Hunter and fox-hunter events headline, starting with a $500 welcome stake, a $1,500 hunter classic, and youths’ short-stirrup pony division, with awards at the close. For details call William Howard or visit the show’s website.
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Aiken
Hitchcock Woods
William
Howard
the Woods
Ring In the Woods
ARMC nurse Scott Cunningham honored with service excellence award
Scott Cunningham of Aiken Regional Medical Centers Emergency Department received ARMC’s service excellence award after colleagues surprised him on his day off with a cake and praise. A former patient’s daughter commended his compassionate care, noting he massaged the patient’s eye for an hour, which helped restore his eyesight. Cunningham credited the recognition to team effort.
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Scott Cunningham
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Cunningham
Services
ARMC
Thomas Kelly
Scott
Kelly
Peach Blossom Festival plans kick off in Johnston this weekend
Johnston hosts the 18th Peach Blossom Festival with a Friday street dance 8 to 11 pm in downtown municipal lot featuring Steele Justice. Saturday offers a 9 am start, 11 am parade, crafts, vendors, rides, and an antique tractor show, ending with a Mighty Kicks concert at the National Guard Armory. Advance tickets 10 single 20 pair. at door 5 more. Must be 21+ for the dance. Tickets at local shops and The Citizen News. Allison Quarles at 803-275-0729 for details.
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Johnston
Ers
Maxwell & Halford
WKSX
Citizen News
Edgefield
Allison Quarles
Cops and Lobsters fund‑raiser at Red Lobster in Aiken
Officers from the Aiken Department of Public Safety serve as celebrity waiters at Red Lobster on Feb 23 24 and May 6 2001 to raise money for South Carolina Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Last year the event helped raise 4314 dollars locally and topped state totals.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
Red Lobster
Aiken Mall Road
South Carolina
Aiken Red Lobster and Public Safety
Tavis Whitson
Red Lobster Beverage
Whitson
Cops and Lobsters
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Gene Porter
Aiken County
Sandy
Old Wagoner Road
Richland Avenue
Aiken County Sherif
Sce&g
Savannah River Site Weather Center
Matt Parker
Parker
Steele Justice
Lawmon
Floyd & Greene
Floyd Greene
Centre South
Floyd
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