Tim Hardee, President of the South Carolina Technical College System

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

Hardee has served over 30 years in education in South Carolina, including 15 at Central Carolina Technical College. He has been honored by Coastal Carolina University with the Outstanding Alumni award as well as the Sumter Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Achievement Award. Prior to entering higher education administration 15 years ago, he served as a […]

Aiken Rotary Scholarship Program, 2024

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

For many years, the Rotary Club of Aiken has awarded scholarships to worthy students. We awarded a $7,500 scholarship to 23 students from the Class of 2023 for a total of $172,500. This scholarship is open to all 2024 graduating high school students who live in Area 1 or attend an Area 1 school, including […]

Staff Sgt Ryan Pitts, Medal of Honor Recipient

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

Ryan Pitts is a former United States Army soldier and the ninth living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the War in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts joined the Army in 2003, at the age of 17 under the delayed entry program. He attended basic training and advanced individual training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. […]