River of Life Church: Aiken congregation renames after 49 years
The church on York Street, originally Crosland Park Baptist Mission in 1952 and later North Aiken Baptist, adopted the name River of Life Church after a September vote. Pastor John Zimmerman says growth from 50 to over 200, plus more diverse attendees, reflects changes in ministry while maintaining Baptist affiliation.
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York Street
River of Life Church
Crosland Park
John Zimmerman
Aiken County
Augusta
Aiken
Zimmerman
United flag run passes through Aiken for 9:40 a.m. arrival
Runners from Aiken County join the national AA Americans United Flag Across America benefit to honor Sept. 11 victims. The cross country leg starts in Boston on Oct. 11 and ends in Los Angeles, with Sylvia Strom of the Aiken Running Club to join Lexington to Aiken. Proceeds aid families affected, as runners carry a U.S. flag once flown over Iraq. Interested sponsors or participants may visit the event site.
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American Airlines
United Airlines
America
Boston
Los Angeles
Sylvia Strom
Aiken
Lexington
Iraq
U.S
Teens Plead Guilty to Arson at Midland High
Two teenagers admit burning a greenhouse at Midland Valley High School and were placed in Juvenile Justice custody. James C. Sellers age 17 and Wesley A. Matthews age 18 pleaded guilty to arson before Judge William Keesley and received sentences up to five years while ordered to earn high school diplomas or pursue higher education. Brandon Dyches 16 was arrested after the Feb 23 incident and to be handled in juvenile court. solicitor Barbara Mor said the case will proceed accordingly.
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Midland Valley High School
Department of Juvenile Justice
James C. Sellers
Wesley A. Matthews
William Keesley
Brandon Dyches
Keesley
Barbara Mor
Duches
Expo 2001 highlights local business in Aiken show
EXPO 2001 drew 55 plus vendors and visitors to the H O Weeks Acuny Center in Aiken sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and city. James Harrison showcased Baby Grand Restaurant and Grill debuting at the event as multiple speakers and exhibitors stressed networking and new clients. UPS brokerage manager Jim Anderson praised Aiken as a surprising hub with skilled workers while non profits like Aiken Mental Health Center provided information.
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James Harrison
Harrison
Baby Grand
H.O Weeks
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Jim Anderson
UPS Custom House
Aiken
UPS
Anderson
Alaska
Holly
Laurens Street
Aiken Mental Health Center
Stacey Britton
Britton
County Council moves to sue Bath Textile owners in Bath
Aiken County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved pursuing litigation against United Merchants over the defunct Bath Textile Mill. Local officials describe the site as a hazardous eyesore with overgrown weeds and fire risks, failing to meet nuisance cleanup expectations between US 1 and SC 421.
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Aiken
Bath
United Solids
LaWana McKenzie
McKenzie
United Merchants
US 1
SC 421
Death by Own Action Focuses on Prevention in Aiken
In October National Mental Illness Awareness Month a series on men tal health highlights the impact of death by own action. Jan ice Riley of Aiken shares how her mother’s suicide in 1995 left lasting grief and financial strain. Riley, a member of Aiken’s death by own action Prevention Task Force, educates the public on warning signs and seeking help. Miss South Carolina Geanna Raney, who lost her mother to death by own action, joins to inspire action. Miss South Carolina will speak October 24 at 6 pm at the Aiken Municipal Building Health and Safety Fair offering pledge cards to encourage talking about feelings.
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Janice Riley
Aiken
Riley
Uey
Geanna Raney
Inman
South Carolina
Aiken Municipal
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