Kimberly-Clark Beech Island Plant Growth Ties to Scott Paper Merger
James Taylor, new manager at Kimberly-Clark Beech Island, explains a major expansion that will add 150 jobs as the plant nears startup. The site, opened in 1968 on 1200 acres beside the Savannah River, now employs 1000, serves the Southeast, and reflects the company’s growth, safety focus, and world-class innovation. He notes the December 1995 merger with Scott Paper and emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and forward-looking production.
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Midland Valley
James Taylor
Kimberly-Clark
Beech Island
Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Taylor
Scott Paper
Aiken County
Savannah River
United States
Beechstand
Kimberly- Clark
Ruth Patrick Center schedules teacher courses and fairs
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC Aiken offers teacher courses including Using Real Data to Motivate Students to Learn Mathematics at USCA Wednesdays through Dec 4 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm taught by Gloria Allen and Gwen Johnson. Also Integrating Science Math and Tech in Middle and High School begins Sept 19 and runs Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec 12 at Wagener Salley High with Janet Watkins Gloria Allen and Gwen Johnson. A calculator based lab teleconference is Sept 18 at 4 pm in USCA Room 107. For info call 648-6851 ext 3313. The Sasafras Festival Committee will meet 6:30 pm Thursdays in September at Burnettown Municipal Building. A giant yard sale is sponsored by Aiken County Rec from 9 am to 1 am Saturday with $5 space fees. crafts vendors welcome. CSR Girl Scout council hosts teddy bear fair at Regency Mall Saturday 12:50 pm to 6 pm for girls 5-17. bears donated to local children charities. entry free, registration fee is $6. contact Zenethia Parker 826-4516 or Patsy Welch 790-6868.
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Ruth Patrick
Usc Aiken
USCA
Gloria Allen
Gwen Johnson
Aiken County
Wagener-Salley High
Janet Watkins
Juliette Gordon Law
School Lunch Menus for Iken County Public Schools Week
The weekly lunch and breakfast menus for Iken County public schools list elementary, middle, and high school options for September 16–20 and September 9–13. Menus include items like corn dog nuggets, fish sticks, Deliham sub, turkey with gravy, and Domino’s pizza days with price points for each school level.
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Iken County
Deliham
Turkey
Aiken County
Fat Man's to open holiday store in Aiken Centre South
Fat Man's, an Augusta chain known for novelties and holiday gifts, will open a Centre South shop in Aiken on Nov 1 with a grand opening planned for Nov 13. The store will operate Fridays and Saturdays 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays 1:30 pm to 6 pm through Christmas, then slightly shorten hours. The owners anticipate a lasting Aiken presence if the market welcomes them.
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Fat Man’s
Aiken’s
Fat Man's
Aiken
Augusta
Centre South
Brad Usry
Vince Holloman
Holloman
Pening
Pine Log
Silver Bluff
Usry
AARP 55 Alive Driving Course Offered This Fall
The AARP 55 Alive defensive driving course runs Sept 19-20 from 10 am to 3 pm at South Airien Presbyterian Church with an $8 fee. Attendees must complete both sessions for insurance discounts. A second session is set for Oct 25-27, and an evening class led by John Callan is Oct 7-8 from 6 to 10 pm. For details call Marion at 648-3771 or Callan after 6 pm at 648-8960.
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South Airien Presbyterian Church
Marion
John Callan
Call Callan
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Regency Mall
CellularOne
Alltel Mobile
Easy CellularOne
Alltel
Aalctel Mobile
Personal Communication Solutions
Washington Crossing
Washington Rd
AARP
Bill Bengston
Ronnie Hill
Aiken Wal-Mart
Everette Noel
South Aiken High School
Bill Gassman
Brandon Reese
Hill
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