May events planned in Aiken area feature festivals and gatherings
The listing covers diverse May events including a Schofield Middle School spring festival on May 5 from 11 am to 3 pm with games rides and dunk-a-teacher. Aiken Mental Health Association yard sale is set for May 5 from 8 am to noon at 104 Florence St with tax deductible donations. A Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board bylaws committee will meet May 9 at 10:30 am to discuss quorum definitions for full board and subcommittees.
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Schofield Middle School
Mental Health Association
Aiken County
Florence St
Lower
Savannah
Hodges proclaims May Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month
Gov Jim Hodges designates May as Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month and the Aiken County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Council joins a state campaign with DHEC the county DSS and Aiken Schools to promote parent child dialogue. A booklet for rising sixth graders will guide parents on talking about sex and abstinence, with a media push and community volunteers invited to assist with 1880 envelopes for fifth graders.
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Jim Hodges
Aiken County
Ancy Prevention Council
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DHEC
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Margaret Key
Aiken County volunteers honored for free law enforcement work
Sheriff Howard Sellers and council members witnessed reserve deputies and posse members presenting symbolic checks totaling over 320000 to the Aiken County Council. Officials touted the volunteers for covering roles such as funeral escorts prisoner transport crime watch and security at events saving taxpayers manpower costs. Council member LaVana McKenzie acknowledged the volunteers contributions.
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Aiken County
Sheriff's Posse
Aiken
Howard Sellers
Masters Rowing Regatta at Langley Pond this weekend
Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism will host Masters Rowing Regatta at Langley Pond with rowers from across the nation. Events run both days from 7 am to 3 pm for over 35 competitors. contact Brian Sanders at 642 7559. The piece also notes an Aiken Computer Club meeting on Tuesday May 8 at 7 pm at the Aiken County Library with Sam Thomas listed.
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Langley Pond
Aiken County
Brian Sanders
Aiken Computer Club
Sam Thomas
North Augusta High Yearbook Unveiled With Mock Arrest
NAHS staged a dramatic yearbook reveal for the 2000-2001 Sandspurs titled Within these walls. Officers and volunteers simulated a search in the gymnasium, tagging a student as a mock culprit while ensuring no live weapons were involved. Seniors dedicated the 74th edition to teacher RicRoney Ruffner Jr, urging underclassmen to be skeptical of rumors.
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North Augusta High School
Sandspurs
NAHS
Jostens
North Augusta Public Safety
Johnny Shaw II
NACPS
Bill Luckey
Lee Wetherington
Luckey
Beth Millians
Darby Sligh
RicRoney Ruffner Jr
Ruffner
Aiken Woman Arrested For Drug Paraphernalia Possession
An Aiken woman was arrested on possession of drug paraphernalia after a report of an assault at an Aiken Regional Medical Center. A July 4 incident details a taxi of a 1997 burgundy Suzuki theft and a separate shoplifting arrest, plus unrelated vehicle and public safety charges.
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Aiken Regional
U.S
Laurens Street
South Carolina
Jacksonville
Whiskey Road
Free Enrichment Program for Future College Students
Aiken Technical College hosts a June 11 22 program for future college students focusing on English reading and math with morning and afternoon sessions. Limit 30 students. applications due May 11. acceptance notices by May 21. contact Cheryl Black at 599-9231 for details. Campus Continuing Education USC Aiken offers a retirement financial strategies course on May 8 29 and May 10 31 evenings in Penland Admin Building room 110. cost 69 in advance 79 at the door. call 641-3563 for information. Martha Dedication service May 20 at 5 p.m. features William C. Price as guest speaker.
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Aiken Technical College
Cheryl Black
University of South Carolina Aiken
Penland Administration
Schofield Middle School
Martha Schofield
Martha
William C. Price
Martha Schofield High School
City of Character: Aiken Names Attentiveness as May Trait
The City of Character program designates attentiveness as Aiken’s official character trait for May, highlighting residents' focus, listening, and thoughtful actions. The monthly praise invites schools, groups, and citizens to demonstrate and share examples of considerate behavior.
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Aiken
Aiken Standard subscription rates and mail details
Aiken Standard announces various subscription and mail delivery rates including home delivery options at 38.50 per month, 280 for 3 months, 518.400 per year, county mail at 17.75 for 6 months, and other mail plans. Addresses and post office box information appear with service terms and advance payment notes.
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Mons
Yar County
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