Aiken mother overcomes hardship to raise three accomplished daughters
Alisha Johnson 43 raised twins Frelicia and Fredericka Tucker and daughter DeHavelyn Barnes through poverty and a prison spell for their father. The trio excel in school and sports at Aiken High, with Frelicia named Distinguished Young Woman of North Aiken County and Fredericka of South Aiken County.
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Frelicia Tucker
Alisha Johnson
Uder
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Aiken County
Frelicia
North Aiken County
South Aiken County
Aiken High
South Carolina Naacp
NAACP
Youth Council
DeHavelyn Barnes
Barnes
University of South Carolina
Washington, D.C
GEICO
University of
South Carolina
Frederick Tucker
DeHavelyn
Feds
Aiken Considers $20 Vehicle Maintenance Fee
City Council to vote on a $20 annual vehicle maintenance fee to fund a comprehensive roads program. About 23,600 vehicles titled inside city limits would be taxed if approved, with a second vote planned and a business franchise fee also proposed. City Manager John Klimm cites road funding as top priority.
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City of Aiken
Aiken
John Klimm
Weather Forecast for Five Day Outlook
Mostly sunny conditions with a high near 86 and low around 61. The forecast covers the next five days with warm days and mild nights. A light breeze possible. no significant precipitation expected. Temperature in Celsius noted as 14C for reference.
Aiken Students Lead 300 Character First Honorees
Area students John Allensworth and Jami Gaskins from Aiken Elementary began the Saturday procession in St Angela Hall with Abbie Chancey of Victory Christian finishing the event. The Celebration of Character honors nearly 300 students from Aiken County schools, organized by the Joint Women's Club of Aiken with city and school district support. Mayor Rick Osbon praised the committee and thanked Fred Cavanaugh for helping launch the program in the late 1990s. He urged the honorees to show character in daily acts.
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Jami Gaskins
Aiken Elementary School
St. Angela Hall
Abbie Chancey
Victory Christian School
Aiken County
Joint
Women’s Club of
Aiken
Rick Osbon
Fred Cavanaugh
Osbon
Israel Hernandez
Horse Creek Academy
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