Clemson Graduates 965 at Summer Commencement Ceremony
Clemson University awarded 965 degrees at the 2014 summer ceremony led by President James P. Clements. Local graduates included Lauren Ashley Emery and Orion William Florett among others, with degrees spanning science, engineering, education and management. Ashley Campbell joined South Company as a marketing associate after prior roles in media and public awareness. Campbell will start Sept. 29.
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Clemson University
James P. Clements
Lauren Ashley Emery
Aiken
Tyler Matthew Floyd
Orion William Florett
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Mikes
Sean Saba Shahidpour
Lauren Renee Trahan
Emily Feaster Boatwright
Batesburg
Joshua Dustin Boatwright
Ashley Campbell
South Company
Mass Communications
Aiken-Augusta
Campbell
Augusta State University
NBC 26 News
Augusta
NBC 26
Georgia-Carolina
Richmond County
Hitchcock Woods executive director resigns from post
Dorothy Bryan-Kanda has stepped down as executive director of the Hitchcock Woods Foundation, effective after Tuesday was her last scheduled day. Board chair Dr. Harry Shealy confirmed the voluntary resignation during a period of uncertainty about leadership. Bryan-Kanda had joined in June after a February temporary stint and helped organize an ice storm fundraiser. she cited the three month probationary period as a factor.
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Hitchcock Woods Foundation
Dorothy Bryan-Kanda
Harry Shealy
Bryan Kanda
Foundation
Bryan-Kanda
Doug Rabold
Prosper
Byran-Kanda
Aiken Standard editorials on leadership and Hitchcock Woods
Dede Biles notes public input on an executive director position while detailing current office coverage. The Hitchcock Woods Foundation, established in 1939, maintains a 2000 acre urban forest, with plans for future board decisions and strategic direction.
SRNS hires 387 workers boosting Savannah River Site operations
SRNS reports 387 new hires in the last 12 months to support new missions at Savannah River Site, with total employment rising from 4,502 to 4,745. The press release cites missions including HB-Line Phase II, downblending used nuclear fuel from Canada, K Area plutonium oxide disposition, and the K Area Final Storage Vault. Local economy gains include 2,500 SRS workers living in Aiken County and comments from Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce leadership.
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Savannah River
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
SRNS
Aiken County
David Jameson
Greater
SANS
Canada
Paul Hunt
Aiken Home Show Returns for Third Year
The third annual Aiken Home Show returns in a new location at the Aiken fairgrounds 561 May Royal Drive with 45 plus vendors. The event offers landscaping remodeling and décor ideas, silent auction for Habitat for Humanity, cooking and DIY demos, prize drawings including a $50 gas card and a $1,500 WHAV Inc outdoor package, and football ticket drawings. Scheduled Friday noon to 4 pm and Saturday 9 am to 2 pm. Contact 803-644-2377 or visit www.aikenhomeshow.com for details.
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Aiken Fairgrounds
Royal Drive
Absolute Green Insulation
Carolina Fresh Farms
Aiken Lighting
Furniture Connection
Habitat For Humanity
JD Norris
DreamMaker Bath and Kitchens
Whav Inc
South Carolina
Missouri
Clemson
North Carolina
Security Federal Bank
Dee Taylor
The
Aiken Standard
Aikenhomeshow.com
Kitchen Craft Deme Strations and DIY Topics Schedule
Event lineup lists Kitchen Craft demonstrations Friday and Saturday with multiple times. DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen topics include roofing, electrical repairs, caulking, and door hardware. Saturday drawings offer a $50 gas card, Clemson vs South Carolina game tickets, a $2,500 Archadeck package, a $1,199 Viking grill, and a $1,500 WHAV outdoor package. Prizes do not require attendance. check Aiken Standard website for updates.
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University of South Carolina
Archadeck
Enlow
Southern
Viking Gas Grill
Prestige
WHAV
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Fluor Federal Services
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Honeywell
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Aiken Home Show
Maayan Schechter
Atlanta
University of North Carolina Asheville
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DreamMaker
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Tanner Harrell
North Augusta High School
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Whiskey Road
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