• Staff Sgt Ryan Pitts, Medal of Honor Recipient

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    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. […]

  • Mental Health — ARMC, Aiken Center

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Acute Care Crisis Stabilization Program About Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems. The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment […]

  • Dr. Forest Mahan, President of Aiken Technical College

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Dr. Mahan received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Charleston and a master of arts degree and a doctor of philosophy degree in Higher Education Administration from USC Columbia. Before his current position, Mahan was the vice president for academics at Northeastern Technical College. He began his career as a history instructor […]

  • Jim Costigan, Security for Masters, LIV Golf Tournaments

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Jim Costigan, who has experience with the FBI, and U.S. Navy, and served as head of security for The Masters golf tournament.   CONTACT US

  • Gary Bunker, Aiken County Council Chair, with an Aiken County Council Update

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Gary has been appointed to several committees. He served on the Mattie C. Hall Healthcare Commission (appointed by Councilman Rick Osbon) from 1997 through 2002, and served as chairman during the last year. He was on the Aiken County Board of Appeals (appointed by Osbon) in 2003 and the Aiken County Transportation Committee (appointed by […]

  • USCA/SRNS Interns Barry, Protecting Your Online Identity

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Whether you are logging into a bank account, sending an email to a co-worker, or posting a picture to a social media page, every action you take can potentially compromise your digital presence. Identity fraud has become an epidemic in recent years, and it is no doubt due in part to how little thought people […]

  • Jim Tunison, President of Aiken Chamber of Commerce

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    Tunison is “the next generation in Aiken,” Jameson continued. “He’s young, he’s smart and he’s innovative. He engages very well with the business community and the community at large. He just exemplifies the same values the Chamber has and the community has.” The Aiken Chamber of Commerce announced Tunison as Jameson’s replacement in a news […]

  • Mark Ward, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Walk Organizer

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the […]

  • Corey Murphy, Superintendent of Aiken County Public School District

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Dr. Corey Murphy has been named the next superintendent for the Aiken County Public School District. “I consider this to be the honor of my life,” the veteran educator said. The announcement came during a special called board meeting Monday night. Murphy's employment contract will become effective July 1, 2024. His contract is for a […]

  • Rotary Readers, Dr. Lisa Fallaw, Principal, East Aiken Elementary

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Started in 2013, Rotary Readers is a signature program and joint literacy project between Aiken Rotary Club and East Aiken School of the Arts. Rotarians and other volunteers work with small groups of students to improve reading skills. Volunteers are assigned to groups of four, and at least one member of each group works with […]

  • Liz Stewart, Aiken County Planning Commission Update

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    The Planning Division assists developers with their plans for land development such as creating new subdivisions and manufactured home parks and with site plans for non-residential developments. This division is also responsible for transportation planning and zoning administration. CONTACT US