Western New England University honors Taylor MacKinnel with Nath Award
Taylor MacKinnel, a management and leadership senior from Salley, earns the 2015 Lawrence H. Nath Management Award for highest junior-year GPA. He receives a monetary gift, a certificate, and his name joins a plaque in Churchill Hall. The Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center’s Automotive Program wins a Learn2Earn grant exceeding $65,000 to build a simulated workplace and fund high tech equipment.
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Lawrence H. Nath
Western New England University College of Business
MacKinnel
Salley
College of Business
Churchill Hall
Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center
U.S. Department of Labor
STCTC
Aiken Symphony Guild Hosts Horses and Harmony Fundraiser
The Aiken Symphony Orchestra will perform at Windswept Farm on Sunday at 3 p.m. as part of Horses and Harmony. Ten riders and their horses will be featured with music representing each breed, followed by refreshments and barbecue. Tickets cost 75 dollars with proceeds to the Aiken Symphony Orchestra and guild children’s concerts.
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Aiken Symphony Orchestra
Aiken Symphony Guild
Windswept Farm
Larkspur Road
Wagoner
David Stinson
Pat Kirk
P.O
Aiken
Em Ligon
Aikensymphonyguild.org
GED graduates honored at Christ Central recognition ceremony
The Aiken Standard reports on a Sunday recognition at Crossroads Church for Christ Central's GED Preparation Program. Speakers include 19 year old Christopher Michael Carroll who praised the program after overcoming homelessness aided by Donna Sorrell, plus fellow graduates Markiem Brantley Destiny Benton Kristen Campbell Cory Cerda Gabby Johnson Adriana Lee Rickey Smith Jim Blevins Nakomi Johnson Jonathan Lahrman and Dede Biles, with Brantley planning electrical engineering and service in the Army.
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Christ Central
Crossroads Church
Christopher Michael Carroll
Carroll
Donna Sorrell
Sorrell
Destiny Benton
Kristen Campbell
Cory Cerda
Gabby Johnson
Adriana Lee
Rickey Smith
Dede Biles
Christopher Carroll
York Street
St Marys Chocolate Festival marks 27th annual event in Aiken
The St Marys Help of Christians School and Church host its 27th Annual Chocolate Festival on Fairfield Street and Richland Avenue in downtown Aiken. The event runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with local treats arts and crafts and a TV airing the game. Volunteers prepare all food and locals craft the art.
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St. Mary’s Help of Christians
Fairfield Street
Richland Avenue
Aiken
Cheryl Anaclerio
27th Annual Chocolate Festival Is Set In Aiken
The 27th Annual Chocolate Festival runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Fairfield Street and Richland Avenue in downtown Aiken. It features a used book sale silent basket auction rides carnival games big swings a rock climbing wall bake sale and the chocolate carousel. Local organizers say the event is a family friendly showcase for the school and parish growth with emphasis on fun and food for all ages. Dan Brown longtime Aiken Standard writer is noted as the government beat reporter.
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Anaclerio
Aiken Council to weigh 55 foot downtown height rise
Aiken City Council plans to hear a new 55 foot height request for Hotel Aiken Monday with two options to raise downtown building height from 50 to 55 feet. An executive session precedes the 7 p.m. meeting to discuss Gem Lake extension road options. City Manager Klimm notes the proposal differs from the denied 75 foot request and outlines area specific or district wide changes.
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Aiken
Gem Lake
Aiken Municipal Building
John Klimm
Klimm
Richland Avenue
Laurens Street
Newberry Street
Park Avenue
Transportation Committee to Meet for Work Session
The Aiken County Transportation Committee will hold a work session on Monday in the Shaw Conference Room on the second floor of the Aiken County Government Center at 6 00 p m The center is located at 1930 University Parkway.
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Aiken County Transportation Committee
CTC
Shaw
Aiken County
University Parkway
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