Dr. Finley Sizemore has co-authored a book with his granddaughter, also a doctor, that deals with suicide from a Christian perspective. The book, Handbook for Life: A Guide to Suicide Prevention, is not necessarily a guide to help those suffering... (Continue reading)
Leadership Aiken is a program designed to identify, develop, and motivate new leadership for the Aiken County community. Every year a new class of Leadership Aiken develops a plan to improve the community in some way. This year, Leadership Aiken... (Continue reading)
For more than 30 years Jeanne McDaniel has lived in North Augusta, South Carolina and made it her home, embracing its history and capturing it for future generations. // Photos Jeanne McDaniel, the Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 Citizen of... (Continue reading)
The day was February 25, 1910. It was the same day that Thomas Edison conducted a public demonstration of his “trolleyless street car” which was powered by storage batteries. On that same day, North Augusta resident Walter Gamewell Watson was born... (Continue reading)
The South Carolina Department of Corrections today named Julian Greenaway of McCormick Correctional Institution the agency’s 2009 Correctional Officer of the Year. Greenaway began his career with Corrections in 2005 at Lower Savannah Pre-Release Center in Aiken and transferred to McCormick... (Continue reading)
A new brew called Olde Aiken Ale hit local taps on February 12 to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the City of Aiken, South Carolina. The beer was brewed by the Aiken Brewing Company, courtesy of Brewmaster Randy Doucet. Olde Aiken... (Continue reading)
Who are foster families? Foster families are people who enjoy parenting and who are willing to share their homes, time, energy and love with children who have special needs because of abuse or neglect. Whether you are an older adult or a... (Continue reading)
A grant totaling nearly $700,000 will help five faith-based and community organizations build capacity to serve at-risk youth in Aiken and neighboring Edgefield County. The grant, which was awarded to Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute (YLI) as the lead organization, is... (Continue reading)
Saturday, February 20, 2010 Who: South Carolina State University Bulldogs and Supporters What: South Carolina State University Foundation Scholarship Gala and Tribute When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7 p.m. Where: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on the campus of SC State... (Continue reading)
The Rev. Dr. Sherman Hicks, Executive Director of Multicultural Ministries Program Unit for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), delivered a guest lecture entitled, “The ELCA’s Vision to be a Multi-Cultural, Multi-Racial Church,” at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS)... (Continue reading)