Local educator Amelia McKie named to 2013 14 SC Education Policy Fellows
Amelia Butler McKie, a 1986 Aiken High graduate who attended North Augusta schools Hammond Hill and Paul Knox, is named to the 2013 14 SC Education Policy Fellows class. She chairs Ridge View High School’s School Improvement Council and serves on the SC School Improvement Council board. McKie has two children in Richland Two and is daughter of Rose Butler, director of the Black and Gold Room at North Augusta High.
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Davis graduates from Air Force basic training
Airman Robert S. Davis graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland in Texas after an eight week program. The graduate earns four credits toward an associate in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force and is the son of Diana Davis of Tracey Drive North Augusta. He is a 2011 Fox Creek High School graduate.
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Teen detained after assaulting mother and dog in Graniteville
A 17 year old, John Schifferli of Graniteville, was charged with two counts of third degree assault and battery, animal cruelty and vandalism after attacking his mother and the family dog. He fled, returned after an officer call, and remains in the Aiken County detention center.
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Constitution Week festivities kick off in Aiken
The Henry Middleton Chapter DAR and Aiken County Historical Museum host a public Constitution Week event today at 4 PM in The Alley behind the Municipal Building. The program features a Constitution reading, patriotic music by the Aiken Singers, a docudrama at 6:30 PM, and free Constitution handbooks and posters for attendees.
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Stan Barnhill starts Stan Barnhill Services from home
After closing the Barnhill Decorating Center in June 2013 Stan Barnhill 76 shifts to home based decorating work offering draperies valances cushions and upholstery. He meets clients at their homes provides quotes and emphasizes same quality workmanship and personal service. Barnhill has 50 plus years in interior decorating and began with Barnhill Upholstery.
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Aiken Festival and Events Saturday September 28
Aiken hosts the Bluegrass Festival Mini-Fest with music by Badits Roost Delta Cane The Copper Thelves Doug and the Henrys and The Kenny George Band Gates open at 1 p m with donation admission benefiting Star Riding The same day a Pro professionals Boceice Ball Cornhole Tournament entries 100 for four person teams 50 for two person teams preregister at www aikenchamber net Also author David Tavernier speaks at Aiken County Public Library 314 Chesterfield St on Sept 28 from 3 to 5 p m A dance event in Evans Ga runs 8 to 11 p m with lessons 7 to 8 p m and member guest fees Also various local literary and gardening events scheduled through the day at Augusta Library Aiken Farmers Market and more.
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