Retired Aiken High English teacher Ann Casey honored by Class of 1960
On her 80th birthday a group of former students from the 1960 class gathered to celebrate and reflect on Casey’s long career in Asheville and Aiken. They recall her strict yet transformative approach and her early use of cross curricular writing to boost learning.
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Aiken
Ann Casey
Sue Harding
Linda Carter Adams
Casey
Asheville
Leavelle McCampbell
Schofield High School
Aiken High
Harding
Linda
Walton Rehabilitation
Carriage Hills
Savannah River
Larry Wiles
Rob Novit
Center
AHS
Laramie Project staged by ACP Youth Wing at ACP
The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing presents The Laramie Project at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday in the Black Box. ACP is at 126 Newberry St. S.W. Tickets cost 8 for adults and 5 for students. The performance aims to spark discussion and reflect on hate crimes and tolerance.
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Aiken Community Playhouse
Matthew Shepard
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Wyo
Shepard
ACP
Newberry St. S.W
Armed robbery at Quickie Jacks in North Augusta
Aiken County Sheriff's Office probes an armed robbery at Quickie Jacks, 829 Edgefield Rd, North Augusta. A pistol-brandishing man demanded cash, fled after employee handed over a fistful. no injuries reported. Suspect is a black male in his 20s, about 5'6", wearing a black hoodie and sunglasses. Call tips to 800 922-9709 or Crime Stoppers 888-559-TIPS.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Softball Charity Battle Boosts Local Child Advocacy Center
Law enforcement from Aiken County and nearby agencies faced off at Citizens Park in a charity softball event titled Battle of the Badges to raise funds for the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken. Three games drew crowds as officers sold barbecue and T shirts, ultimately collecting 1100 dollars to aid forensics and medical evaluations for abused children.
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Aiken County
Aiken Public Safety
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
North Augusta Public
Anne Laver
Child Advocacy Center
Janice Jennings
Jennings
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Rachel Johnson
Meredith Walker
Laramie Project
ACSO
Aiken Bloodhound Tracking Team
Windsor
Windsor First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Andy Watford
School of Karate
Laura Smith
Navy
Cgams.org
Greater Aiken
VFW
Little Horse Creek Indian Association
Myrick Wireless
Aiken Mall
S.C. State Troopers
North Augusta
Bailey
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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