McRae Named Director of Resource Development for United Way
Dave McRae leaves the Aiken Red Cross after more than two years to lead resource development and finances for the United Way of Aiken County. A Michigan graduate and Army veteran, he has served in Michigan state roles, the Ferris State federal grants unit, and the Red Cross mobile staff including Bosnia assignments.
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Aiken student wins $100 savings bond for science fiction essay
Tyler Stuart, an seventh grader at Aiken Middle School, won first place in a schoolwide science fiction essay contest earning a $100 savings bond. Teacher Rebecca Harper organized sponsors and praised Tyler's story about a future world with a damaged atmosphere and war.
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Brown retires after 32 years teaching at South Aiken
Katherine Brown, longtime South Aiken High School English teacher and department head, retires after 32 years in education. She started in 1982, led AP English since 1985, won 2001 Teacher of the Year, and plans reading and volunteer work in retirement while urging students to seek fulfilling careers.
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ACTS renovation boosts space at Park Avenue building
Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity assist the Area Churches Together Serving project known as The Friday Habitat Crew. They renovate the 5500 square foot rear area housing Treasure Chest and storage, aiming for a store-like space and improved climate control by June. ACTS, founded 1986 with 75 member churches, offers food clothing and furniture.
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Juvenile break in at Aiken County library reported
Two girls allegedly entered the Aiken County library this weekend and were found hiding in the attic. They received trespass notices. A Ford Escort was stolen from 400 block Plunkett Avenue valued at 1100. A radio was stolen from a vehicle at Rutland Drive and York Street overnight. An wallet disappeared at a York Street gas station after a man saw an unknown person near the car. An air conditioner was stolen from 500 block Richland Avenue valued 200 to 300. A woman saw a subject exit a school bus with a weapon in his pants and police will investigate.
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Wagener man dies from SC 39 crash injuries
Frank W. Gantt 86 of Earle Street Wagener died from injuries after a Monday crash on South Carolina Highway 39. His 2003 Ford Aerostar pulled onto the roadway from a ballfield, hitting a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. The Pontiac driver was treated and released. The coroner’s office said the accident remains under investigation and this is the 16th traffic fatality of the year.
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Boxing praised as youth protection in Aiken
Community members in Aiken cite boxing as a positive outlet for youths while addressing concerns about street life during Sunday morning discussions.
Graduation list for Aiken and surrounding counties
A complete list of high school graduates from Aiken and surrounding counties appears in the special section. Also notes Memorial Day TV listings on Bravo and local car market highlights from the Aiken Chamber of Commerce.
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Information on office hours editorial contacts publisher phone and delivery assistance. Readers are instructed to call 649-5315 for late paper delivery and to reach staff via extensions for news features sports and circulation.
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